The 1940 United States Senate election in Tennessee was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democratic Senator Kenneth D. McKellar was re-elected to a fifth term in office, defeating Republican Howard Baker.
Democratic primary Candidates Kenneth McKellar, incumbent senator since 1917 John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney, academic, and perennial candidate Claude C. Tolen
Results
General election Candidates Howard Baker Sr., former state representative and candidate for governor in 1938 (Republican) Kenneth McKellar, incumbent senator since 1917 (Democratic) John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney, academic, and perennial candidate (independent)
Results
See also 1940 United States presidential election in Tennessee 1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election 1940 United States Senate elections
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