The 1942 United States Senate election in Arkansas took place on November 2, 1942. Incumbent Senator John E. Miller was appointed to a federal judgeship by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and his appointed replacement Lloyd Spencer rejoined the Navy rather than run for election.
After a highly-competitive four-way primary, U.S. Representative John L. McClellan defeated Arkansas Attorney General Jack Holt in a run-off election.
Because the Republican Party (or any other party) did not field a candidate in the general election, McClellan's primary victory was tantamount to election.
Democratic primary Candidates Clyde T. Ellis, U.S. representative from Bentonville Jack Holt, attorney general of Arkansas John L. McClellan, U.S. representative from Camden David D. Terry, U.S. representative from Little Rock
Results
Runoff
General election Results McClellan was unopposed in the general election.
See also 1942 United States Senate elections
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