He lost against a moderate Republican , Henry Cabot Lodge , Jr. , in a general election that was otherwise a Democratic landslide .
Rather than seeking reelection as governor , Curley opted to run for the United States Senate in 1936 .
Curley lost against a moderate Republican , Henry Cabot Lodge , Jr. , in a general election that was otherwise a Democratic landslide .
Rather than seeking reelection as governor , Curley opted to run for the United States Senate in 1936 .