The 1954 United States Senate election in Kansas took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Senator Andrew F. Schoeppel ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by George McGill, the Democratic nominee and a former U.S. Senator, whom he had defeated in 1948. Despite a favorable national environment for Democrats, Schoeppel increased his margin of victory over McGill, defeating him with 56% of the vote.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • George McGill, former U.S. Senator
  • Ewell Stewart, perennial candidate

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Andrew F. Schoeppel, incumbent U.S. Senator
  • Walter H. Peery, retired farmer
  • Abraham Joseph H. Lincoln

Results

Prohibition primary

Candidates

  • David C. White, 1952 Prohibition Party nominee for Governor

Results

General election

Results

See also

  • 1954 United States Senate elections

References


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