The 1954 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Senator Henry Dworshak won re-election to a third term, as well as a second consecutive term and first full term.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 10, 1954.
Democratic primary Candidates Glen H. Taylor, former US Senator from Idaho (1945-1951), and Progressive Vice Presidential candidate in the 1948 presidential election Claude J. Burtenshaw, teacher, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 1950 special election Alvin McCormack, farmer
Results
Republican primary Candidates Henry Dworshak, incumbent U.S. Senator Les Lambson
Results
General election Results Incumbent Henry Dworshak defeated Glen H. Taylor, who had previously represented Idaho in the Senate from 1945 to 1951. Allegations of Communist ties were used against Taylor by Dworshak and other Republicans to win the election.
See also 1954 United States Senate elections
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