The 1946 United States Senate election in Delaware took place on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator James M. Tunnell ran for re-election to a second term in office, but was defeated in a landslide by Republican John J. Williams, a businessman and member of the Millsboro Town Council.

General election

Candidates

  • James M. Tunnell, incumbent Senator since 1941 (Democratic)
  • John J. Williams, member of the Millsboro Town Council (Republican)

Results

See also

  • 1946 United States Senate elections

References


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