1940 United States Senate election in Missouri

The 1940 United States Senate election in Missouri was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator and future President of the United States Harry S. Truman, who was first elected in 1934, decided to seek re-election to a second term. He narrowly survived a primary challenge from Governor of Missouri Lloyd C. Stark before also narrowly defeating Republican nominee Manvel H. Davis in the general election.

1940 United States Senate election in Missouri

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Harry S. Truman Manvel H. Davis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 930,775 886,376
Percentage 51.17% 48.73%

County results
Truman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Davis:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%

U.S. senator before election

Harry S. Truman
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Harry S. Truman
Democratic

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