Wayne Morse would caucus with the Republicans at the start of Congress’ second session on January 6, 1954 to allow the GOP to remain in control of the Senate.

Republican businessman William Purtell was appointed August 29, 1952 to continue the class 3 term, pending a special election in which he was not a candidate.

Democratic journalist Blair Moody was appointed April 23, 1951 to continue the term pending a special election.

Dennis Chavez Democratic Dennis Chavez Democratic Irving M. Ives Republican Irving M. Ives Republican In New York, the Liberal State Committee met on August 28, and nominated Dr. George S. Counts, Professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, for the U.S.

The Democratic State Committee met on August 28, and nominated Brooklyn Borough President John Cashmore for the U.S.

Attorney General Price Daniel won the open race to succeed him, defeating U.S. Representative Lindley Beckworth in the Democratic primary on July 26.

Daniel was unopposed in the general election, as the Texas Republican Party chose to endorse the Democratic ticket for all but one statewide offices to maximize votes for their presidential nominee Dwight Eisenhower.