1930 United States Senate election in Wyoming

November 4, 1930
 
Nominee Robert D. Carey Harry Schwartz
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 43,626 30,259
Percentage 59.05% 40.95%

U.S. senator before election

Patrick J. Sullivan
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Robert D. Carey
Republican

The 1930 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 4, 1930. Following the death of Republican Senator Francis E. Warren, former Casper Mayor Patrick J. Sullivan was appointed to replace him. Sullivan did not seek re-election, however. Following a contested Republican primary, former Governor Robert D. Carey emerged as the nominee, and faced Democrat Harry Schwartz, an attorney from Casper and a local school board member, in the general election. Despite the strong performance by Democrats nationwide in 1930, Carey defeated Schwartz by a wide margin.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harry Schwartz 9,716 100.00%
Total votes 9,716 100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert D. Carey 19,237 45.75%
Republican Charles E. Winter 14,707 34.97%
Republican William C. Deming 5,036 11.98%
Republican William L. Walls 3,071 7.30%
Total votes 42,051 100.00%

General election

Results

1930 United States Senate election in Wyoming[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Robert D. Carey 43,626 59.05% +3.86%
Democratic Harry Schwartz 30,259 40.95% -3.86%
Majority 13,367 18.09% +7.73%
Turnout 73,885
Republican hold

References

  1. 1 2 3 Clark, A.M. (1931). 1931 Official Directory of Wyoming and Election Returns for 1930. pp. 50–53.
  2. "Hay Will Not Be Candidate: Issues Official Statement He Will Not Seek Senatorial Nomination". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 25, 1930. p. 1.
  3. "Candidate for Senator Here: Judge Walls Stops on Return From North". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. August 5, 1930. p. 12.
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