1948 United States Senate election in Illinois

The 1948 United States Senate election in Illinois took place on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Charles W. Brooks lost reelection to Democrat Paul Douglas.

1948 United States Senate election in Illinois

November 2, 1948
 
Nominee Paul Douglas Charles W. Brooks
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 2,147,754 1,740,026
Percentage 55.07% 44.61%

County results
Douglas:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Tie:      40–50%
Brooks:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

Charles W. Brooks
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Paul Douglas
Democratic

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