The 1936 United States Senate election in Illinois took place on November 3, 1936.
Incumbent Democrat
J. Hamilton Lewis
James Hamilton Lewis (May 18, 1863 – April 9, 1939) was an American attorney and politician. Sometimes referred to as J. Ham Lewis or Ham Lewis, he represented Washington in the United States House of Representatives, and Illinois in the Unite ...
was elected to a second consecutive, and third overall, term as United States senator.
Election information
The primaries and general election coincided with those for other federal (
president and
House
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) and those for
state elections.
The primaries were held April 14, 1936.
Democratic primary
Candidates
*C. H. Kavanagh
*
J. Hamilton Lewis
James Hamilton Lewis (May 18, 1863 – April 9, 1939) was an American attorney and politician. Sometimes referred to as J. Ham Lewis or Ham Lewis, he represented Washington in the United States House of Representatives, and Illinois in the Unite ...
, incumbent U.S. Senator
*Ruth R. McNamara
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
*William J. Baker
*
Otis F. Glenn, former U.S. Senator
*
William E. Hull
William Edgar Hull (January 13, 1866 – May 30, 1942) was an American businessman and politician. He served as U.S. Representative from Illinois for five terms.
Born in Lewistown, Illinois, Hull attended the common schools, Lewistown High Sc ...
, former U.S. congressman
*Willie A. Overholser
*Orville J. Taylor
Results
General election
See also
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1936 United States Senate elections
The 1936 United States Senate elections coincided with the reelection of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Great Depression continued and voters backed progressive candidates favoring Roosevelt's New Deal in races across the country. The Dem ...
References
{{1936 United States elections
1936
Events
January–February
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Illinois
United States Senate