1932 United States Senate election in Indiana

The 1932 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 8, 1932. Incumbent Republican Senator and Senate Majority Leader James E. Watson ran for a third term in office, but was defeated by Frederick Van Nuys in a landslide.

This marked the first time in history that a Senate leader lost re-election, and the only time they were a Republican.

Candidates

 * Evartt E. Bailey (Socialist Labor)
 * Ralph Green (National)
 * William Townsend (Communist)
 * Frederick Van Nuys, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Indiana and State Senator (Democratic)
 * Forrest Wallace (Socialist)
 * James E. Watson, incumbent Senator since 1916 and Senate Majority Leader (Republican)
 * Alson E. Wrentmore (Prohibition)