1944 United States Senate election in Connecticut

The 1944 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held on November 7, 1944.

Incumbent Republican Senator John A. Danaher ran for re-election to a second term in office but was defeated by Democratic attorney Brien McMahon.

Candidates

 * John A. Danaher, incumbent Senator since 1939

Convention
Senator Danaher was re-nominated by acclamation at the August 8 convention in Hartford. In his acceptance speech, he accused President Roosevelt of attempting to institute "one-man government."

Candidates

 * Brien McMahon, attorney and former assistant to U.S. Attorney General Homer Cummings

Convention
McMahon was nominated by acclamation at the August 5 convention in Hartford.

Candidates

 * Spencer Anderson (Socialist)
 * Brien McMahon, attorney and former assistant to U.S. Attorney General Homer Cummings (Democratic)
 * John A. Danaher, incumbent Senator since 1939 (Republican)