The 1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Happy Chandler was re-elected to a full term in office over Republican Richard J. Colbert.
Primary elections Democratic primary Candidates John Y. Brown, Sr., former U.S. Congressmember Happy Chandler, incumbent U.S. Senator
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Republican primary Candidates Charles Chandler Richard J. Colbert G. Tom Hawkins Hector Johnson
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General election Candidates Happy Chandler, incumbent Senator since 1939 and former Governor (Democratic) Richard J. Colbert, Lexington attorney (Republican)
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See also 1942 United States Senate elections
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