1950 United States Senate election in Colorado

The 1950 United States Senate election in Colorado took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican Senator Eugene Millikin ran for re-election to his second full term. He faced a strong challenge from Congressman John A. Carroll, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Carroll ultimately lost, but despite facing considerable headwinds nationwide, held Millikin to the narrowest victory of his career.

1950 United States Senate election in Colorado

← 1944
November 7, 1950
1956 →
 
Nominee Eugene Millikin John A. Carroll
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 239,724 210,442
Percentage 53.25% 46.75%

Results by county
Millikin:      50–60%      60–70%
Carroll:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Eugene Millikin
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Eugene Millikin
Republican

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • John A. Carroll, U.S. Congressman from Colorado's 1st congressional district

Results

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John A. Carroll 66,507 100.00
Total votes 66,507 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Eugene Millikin, incumbent U.S. Senator

Results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Eugene D. Millikin (inc.) 70,953 100.00
Total votes 70,953 100.00

General election

Results

1950 United States Senate election in Colorado
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Eugene Millikin (inc.) 239,724 53.25% −2.80%
Democratic John A. Carroll 210,442 46.75% +3.44%
Majority 29,282 6.50% −6.24%
Turnout 450,166
Republican hold

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