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The1950 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 7, 1950. One-term DemocratGlen H. Taylor lost renomination to the class 3 seat to his predecessorD. Worth Clark.[1] Taylor had beaten Clark for the Democratic nomination in 1944, and this year Clark did the same to him. However, in the general election, Clark was easily beaten by Republican State senatorHerman Welker.[2]
Primary elections were held on August 8, 1950.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | D. Worth Clark | 26,897 | 39.88 | |
| Democratic | Glen H. Taylor (incumbent) | 25,949 | 38.47 | |
| Democratic | Compton I. White, Sr. | 14,599 | 21.65 | |
| Total votes | 67,455 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Herman Welker | 25,034 | 38.90 | |
| Republican | John C. Sanborn | 20,988 | 32.61 | |
| Republican | C. A. Robins | 18,331 | 28.49 | |
| Total votes | 64,353 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Herman Welker | 124,237 | 61.68 | |
| Democratic | D. Worth Clark | 77,180 | 38.32 | |
| Turnout | 201,417 | |||
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