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1938 United States Senate election in California

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1938 United States Senate election in California
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The 1938 United States Senate election in California was held on November 2, 1938. Incumbent Democratic Senator William Gibbs McAdoo ran for a second term, but was defeated by Sheridan Downey in the Democratic primary. Downey went on to defeat Philip Bancroft in the general election.

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Democratic primary

Candidates

Campaign

Senator McAdoo had the support of President Franklin Roosevelt and George Creel.

Downey was supported by his 1934 running mate Upton Sinclair and pensioner advocate Francis Townsend.

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Republican primary

Candidates

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Although he did not cross-file to appear on the ballot, Sheridan Downey did receive write-in votes.

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Progressive primary

Candidates

  • Paul H. Bruns
  • Sheridan Downey, Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor in 1932 (cross-filing)
  • Ray Riley, State Controller (cross-filing)

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Townsend Party primary

Candidates

  • Sheridan Downey, Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor in 1932 (cross-filing)
  • Ray Riley, State Controller (cross-filing)

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General election

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