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The 1922 United States Senate elections in Arizona took place on November 7, 1922. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Henry F. Ashurst ran for reelection to a third term, defeating Republican nominee James H. McClintock in the general election by a wide margin.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 12, 1922.
Democratic primary
Candidate
- Henry F. Ashurst, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry F. Ashurst | 30,408 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 30,408 | |||
Republican primary
Candidates
- James P. Boyle
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James P. Boyle | 839 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 839 | |||
Boyle resigned. The Republican State Central Committee selected James H. McClintock, State Historian to fill the vacancy.[2]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry F. Ashurst (incumbent) | 39,722 | 65.03% | +9.67% | |
| Republican | James H. McClintock | 21,358 | 34.97% | −4.43% | |
| Majority | 18,364 | 30.06% | +14.10% | ||
| Turnout | 61,080 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
See also
Biography
- Kerby, James H. (1923). State of Arizona. Election Returns for Primary Election, September 12, 1922 and General Election, November 7, 1922. Mesa, Arizona: The Tribune Print.
References
- ^ a b Arizona Election Returns 1923, p. 4.
- ^ Arizona Election Returns 1923, p. 17.
- ^ "Our Campaigns – AZ US Senate Race – Nov 03, 1922". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ Arizona Election Returns 1923, p. 15.
