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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.
General election
Candidates
Happy Chandler, incumbent Senator since 1939 and former Governor (Democratic)
Richard J. Colbert, Lexington attorney (Republican)