1954 United States Senate election in Louisiana
The 1954 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Senator Allen J. Ellender was re-elected to a fourth term in office.
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On July 27, Ellender won the Democratic primary with 59.15% of the vote. At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state, and the Democratic nomination was tantamount to victory. Ellender won the November general election without an opponent.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Allen J. Ellender, incumbent Senator
- Frank B. Ellis, member of the Democratic National Committee
- W. Gilbert Faulk, State Representative from Monroe
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Allen J. Ellender (incumbent) | 268,054 | 59.15% | |
Democratic | Frank Burton Ellis | 162,775 | 35.92% | |
Democratic | W. Gilbert Faulk | 22,366 | 4.94% | |
Total votes | 453,195 | 100.00% |
General election
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Allen J. Ellender (incumbent) | 207,115 | 100.00% | ||
Total votes | 207,115 | 100.00% |
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References
- "LA US Senate – D Primary". Ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 24 Jan 2020.
- "LA US Senate". Ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 24 Jan 2020.
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