The 1932 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 8, 1932. Incumbent Republican Senator and Senate Majority Leader James E. Watson ran for a third term in office, but was defeated by Frederick Van Nuys in a landslide.
This marked the first time in history that a Senate leader lost re-election, and the only time they were a Republican.
General election
Candidates
- Evartt E. Bailey (Socialist Labor)
- Ralph Green (National)
- William Townsend (Communist)
- Frederick Van Nuys, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Indiana and State Senator (Democratic)
- Forrest Wallace (Socialist)
- James E. Watson, incumbent Senator since 1916 and Senate Majority Leader (Republican)
- Alson E. Wrentmore (Prohibition)
Results
See also
- 1932 United States Senate elections
References
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