1936 United States Senate special election in Florida (Class 1)

For the other Senate election in Florida, see 1936 United States Senate special election in Florida (Class 3).

For related races, see 1936 United States Senate elections.

1936 Florida U.S. Senate special election

November 3, 1936

Nominee Charles O. Andrews Howard C. Babcock Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 241,528 57,016 Percentage 80.90% 19.10%

Results by county Andrews:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

U.S. senator before election Scott Marion Loftin Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Charles O. Andrews Democratic

The 1936 United States Senate special election in Florida was held on November 3, 1936. Charles O. Andrews was easily elected to fill the seat.

Background

After incumbent Senator Park Trammell died, Scott Marion Loftin was appointed to serve until the November 1936 election.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was held on August 11, 1936.

Candidates

• Charles O. Andrews, former State Representative from Orlando
• Doyle E. Carlton, former Governor of Florida and State Senator

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Charles O. Andrews	67,387	51.87%
	Democratic	Doyle E. Carlton	62,530	48.13%
Total votes			129,917	100.00%

General election

Results

General election results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Charles O. Andrews	241,528	80.90%	19.10
	Republican	Howard C. Babcock	57,016	19.10%	19.10
Total votes			298,544	100.00%

See also

• 1936 United States Senate elections