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The1954 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent SenatorAllen J. Ellender was re-elected to a fourth term in office.
On July 27, Ellender won the Democratic primary with 59.15% of the vote. At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state, and the Democratic nomination was tantamount to victory. Ellender won the November general election without an opponent.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allen J. Ellender (incumbent) | 268,054 | 59.15% | |
| Democratic | Frank Burton Ellis | 162,775 | 35.92% | |
| Democratic | W. Gilbert Faulk | 22,366 | 4.94% | |
| Total votes | 453,195 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allen J. Ellender (incumbent) | 207,115 | 100.00% |  | |
| Total votes | 207,115 | 100.00% | |||
