Republicans John Marshall Butler of MD and Everett Dirksen of IL defeat Democratic incumbents in the 1950 mid-term elect

Marshall Butler, a lawyer, wins his first office by defeating Millard Tydings, who opposed Senator McCarthy's communism charges. This victory is part of a broader Republican success, including TR Mckeldin's election as governor. In Illinois, Scott Lucas, the Democratic Majority Leader, is defeated by Congressman Everett Dirksen, who campaigned against Truman's foreign policy. Dirksen takes over the seat Lucas held for 12 years, marking a significant loss for the Democrats nationwide.

Who did Marshall Butler defeat in his first political race?

• Millard Tydings

• Scott Lucas

• Everett Dirksen

• TR Mckeldin

What was Millard Tydings' stance on Senator McCarthy's charges?

• He was unaware of them

• He supported them

• He rejected them

• He was neutral

Which Republican was elected as governor in Illinois following Tydings' defeat?

• Everett Dirksen

• Marshall Butler

• Scott Lucas

• TR Mckeldin

Who did Everett Dirksen defeat to win a Senate seat?

• Marshall Butler

• Scott Lucas

• TR Mckeldin

• Millard Tydings

What policy did Everett Dirksen campaign against to win his Senate seat?

• Healthcare policy

• Truman's foreign policy

• Economic policy

• Domestic policy