After a divisive campaign , Tydings beat Mahoney by 53 % to 37 % .
In the Democratic primary , Tydings was challenged by perennial candidate and Dixiecrat George P. Mahoney and two others .
After a divisive campaign , Tydings beat Dixiecrat by 53 % to 37 % .
In the Democratic primary , Tydings was challenged by perennial candidate and Dixiecrat George P. Mahoney and two others .