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1928 United States Senate election in New York
← 1922 November 6, 1928 1934 →
 
Nominee Royal S. Copeland Alanson B. Houghton
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 2,084,273 2,034,014
Percentage 49.08% 47.89%
County Results
Copeland:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%     70–80%
Houghton:      50–60%      60–70%     70–80%
Senator before election

Royal S. Copeland
Democratic

Elected Senator

Royal S. Copeland
Democratic

The 1928 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Democratic Senator Royal S. Copeland was re-elected to a second term, defeating Republican Alanson B. Houghton.

Democratic nomination

Candidates

Convention

After speeches celebrating Copeland's support for tolerance for Catholics and immigration reform, his renomination was carried by acclamation.[1]

Republican nomination

Candidates

Convention

1928 New York Republican convention[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alanson B. Houghton 911 88.45%
Republican George R. Fearon 119 11.55%
Total votes 1,030 100.00%

General election

Candidates

Results

1928 United States Senate election in New York[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Royal S. Copeland (incumbent) 2,084,273 49.08% Decrease3.52
Republican Alanson B. Houghton 2,034,014 47.89% Increase6.88
Socialist McAlister Coleman 111,208 2.62% Decrease2.24
Workers Robert Minor 11,956 0.28% New
Socialist Labor Henry Kuhn 5,543 0.13% Decrease0.08
Total votes 4,246,994 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "ROOSEVELT YIELDS TO SMITH AND HEADS STATE TICKET". New York Times. October 3, 1928. p. 12. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "STATE REPUBLICANS NAME OTTINGER AND HOUGHTON". New York Times. September 30, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "NY US Senate". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
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