1954 United States Senate election in Michigan|
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County results McNamara: 50–60% 60–70% Ferguson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
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The 1954 United States Senate election in Michigan was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Homer S. Ferguson ran for re-election to a third term, but was defeated by the Democratic Detroit Board of Education member Patrick V. McNamara.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Campaign
The campaign was cut short abruptly when Blair Moody died of a heart attack fourteen days before the August 3 primary.[1]
Results