1958 United States Senate election in Minnesota explained

Election Name:1958 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Country:Minnesota
Flag Year:1957
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1952 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Previous Year:1952
Next Election:1964 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Next Year:1964
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Image1:File:EugeneMcCarthy (cropped2).jpg
Nominee1:Eugene J. McCarthy
Party1:Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota)
Popular Vote1:608,847
Percentage1:52.95%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:535,629
Percentage2:46.58%
Map Size:270px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Party:Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (Minnesota)

The 1958 United States Senate election in Minnesota took place on November 4, 1958. Democratic U.S. Representative Eugene McCarthy defeated incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Edward John Thye, who sought a third term. With his victory, McCarthy became the first Democrat ever to be popularly elected to Minnesota's Class 1 Senate seat, and marked the first time since 1859 that Democrats held both Senate seats in the state.

Democratic–Farmer-Labor primary

Republican primary

See also