1924 United States Senate elections

The 1924 United States Senate elections were elections for the United States Senate which coincided with the election of Republican President Calvin Coolidge to a full term. The 32 seats of Class 2 were contested in regular elections, and special elections were held to fill vacancies. The strong economy and Coolidge's popularity helped Republican candidates increase their majority by three. Republicans would gain a further two seats through mid-term vacancies bringing their seat share to 56-39-1.

1924 United States Senate elections
November 4, 1924
32 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
49 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Henry Cabot Lodge
(unofficial)		 Joseph Robinson
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since March 4, 1919 December 3, 1923
Leader's seat Massachusetts Arkansas
Seats before 51 43
Seats after 54 41
Seat change 3 2
Seats up 17 14
Seats won 20 12
  Third party
 
Party Farmer–Labor
Seats before 2
Seats after 1
Seat change 1
Seats up 1
Seats won 0
Results of the elections:
     Democratic gain      Democratic hold
     Republican gain      Republican hold
     No election
Majority Leader before election

Henry Cabot Lodge
Republican

 Elected Majority Leader

Charles Curtis
Republican

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