1954 United States Senate election in Louisiana

The 1954 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Senator Allen J. Ellender was re-elected to a fourth term in office.

1954 Democratic Senate primary election in Louisiana

July 27, 1954
 
Nominee Allen Ellender Frank B. Ellis
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 268,054 162,775
Percentage 59.15% 35.92%

Parish results
Ellender:      30–40%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Ellis:      50-60%

U.S. senator before election

Allen Ellender
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Allen Ellender
Democratic

On July 27, Ellender won the Democratic primary with 59.15% of the vote. At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state, and the Democratic nomination was tantamount to victory. Ellender won the November general election without an opponent.

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