1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

The 1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 8, 1938. Incumbent Democratic Senator Elmer Thomas ran for re-election to a third term. He faced a spirited challenge in the Democratic primary from Congressman Gomer Smith and Governor E. W. Marland, but won the nomination with a slim plurality. In the general election, Thomas faced former State Senator Harry O. Glasser, the Republican nominee. Despite the nationwide trend favoring Republicans, Thomas overwhelmingly won re-election.

1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

November 8, 1938
 
Nominee Elmer Thomas Harry O. Glasser
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 307,936 159,734
Percentage 65.37% 33.91%

U.S. senator before election

Elmer Thomas
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Elmer Thomas
Democratic

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