1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky

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.

Candidates

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