1950 United States Senate election in Ohio

The 1950 United States Senate election in Ohio took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Senator Robert A. Taft was elected to a third term in office, easily defeating Democratic State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson.

Background
Senator Taft unsuccessfully sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1940 and 1948 and was a national leader of the party's conservative wing.

Candidates

 * Henry M. Busch
 * Michael DiSalle, Mayor of Toledo
 * Joseph T. Ferguson, Ohio Auditor
 * John Martin
 * Walter A. Kelley
 * Edward Welsh
 * William L. White