The United States Senate election of 1942 in New Jersey was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator William Smathers ran for re-election to a second term, but was defeated by Republican businessman Albert Hawkes.
As of , this is the last time an incumbent U.S. Senator from New Jersey lost re-election, although in 2002 incumbent Senator Robert Torricelli dropped out in late September while trailing in the polls.
Democratic primary Candidates William Smathers, incumbent Senator
Results Senator Smathers was unopposed for re-nomination.
Republican primary Candidates Declared George Biehl Joseph A. Bower, banker and treasurer of the Republican State Committee Albert Hawkes, director of the United States Chamber of Commerce Franklin W. Kielb, attorney from North Plainfield George O. Pullen, candidate for Senate in 1938 and 1940 Gill Robb Wilson, Presbyterian minister and founder of the Civil Air Patrol
Results
General election Candidates Elmo L. Bateman (Prohibition) William L. Becker (Socialist) George Breitman (Socialist Workers), activist and editor of The Militant John C. Butterworth (Socialist Labor) Lorenzo Harris (Progressive Independent) Albert W. Hawkes (Republican), director of the United States Chamber of Commerce William H. Smathers (Democrat), incumbent Senator since 1937
Results
See also 1942 United States Senate elections
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