1958 United States Senate election in Wisconsin explained

Election Name:1958 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1957 United States Senate elections#Wisconsin
Previous Year:1957 (special)
Next Election:1964 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Next Year:1964
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Image1:File:William Proxmire.jpg
Nominee1:William Proxmire
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:682,440
Percentage1:57.13%
Nominee2:Roland J. Steinle
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:510,398
Percentage2:42.73%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William Proxmire
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William Proxmire
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1958 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democrat William Proxmire, who had won a special election to finish the term of the late Senator Joe McCarthy, was re-elected to a full term in office over Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Roland J. Steinle, a Republican.

General election

Candidates

Results

See also