1918 United States Senate election in South Dakota
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| | | | Nominee | Thomas Sterling | Orville V. Rinehart | W. T. Rafferty | Party | Republican | Democratic | Independent | Popular vote | 51,198 | 36,210 | 5,560 | Percentage | 55.07% | 38.95% | 5.98% | |
County results Sterling: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Rinehart: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No Vote: |
U.S. senator before election Thomas Sterling Republican | Elected U.S. Senator Thomas Sterling Republican | |
The 1918 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Republican Senator Thomas Sterling sought re-election in his first popular election. He defeated former Governor Frank M. Byrne in the Republican primary and then faced former State Representative Orville Rinehart, the 1916 Democratic nominee for Governor, in the general election. Sterling defeated Rinehart, along with independent candidate W. T. Rafferty, by a wide margin to win re-election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Orville V. Rinehart | 3,848 | 40.92% |
| Democratic | James Coffey | 2,949 | 31.36% |
| Democratic | John E. Kelley | 2,606 | 27.71% |
Total votes | 9,403 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Thomas Sterling (inc.) | 21,516 | 55.48% |
| Republican | Frank M. Byrne | 17,264 | 44.52% |
Total votes | 38,780 | 100.00% |
Socialist Primary
Candidates
Results
Socialist primary[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Socialist | John C. Knapp | 252 | 100.00% |
Total votes | 252 | 100.00% |
After winning the primary, Knapp withdrew as a candidate, citing his disagreement with the Socialist Party's anti-war policies.[4]
General election
Results
1918 United States Senate election in South Dakota[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Thomas Sterling (inc.) | 51,198 | 55.07% |
| Democratic | Orville V. Rinehart | 36,210 | 38.95% |
| Independent | W. T. Rafferty | 5,560 | 5.98% |
Majority | 14,988 | 16.12% |
Total votes | 92,968 | 100.00% |
| Republican hold |
References
- ^ "Orville V. Rinehart". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Burkholder, Alfred (March 18, 1918). "Republican Papers Stand by Sterling". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. p. 9. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 623.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "Two Upstate Socialist Candidates Withdraw". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. August 27, 1918. p. 10. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
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