1958 United States Senate election in Wyoming explained

Election Name:1958 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1952 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Previous Year:1952
Next Election:1964 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Next Year:1964
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Image1:Gale W. McGee.jpg
Nominee1:Gale W. McGee
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:58,035
Percentage1:50.84%
Nominee2:Frank A. Barrett
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:56,122
Percentage2:49.16%
Map Size:255px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Frank A. Barrett
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Gale W. McGee
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1958 United States Senate election in Wyoming took place November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Senator Frank A. Barrett ran for re-election to his second term. He was challenged by Gale W. McGee, a University of Wyoming professor and the Democratic nominee. Despite the state's strong Republican lean, McGee ran an energetic campaign against Barrett, earning the support of the national Democratic establishment. McGee ultimately narrowly upset Barrett, winning 51% of the vote to Barrett's 49%.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Works cited

Notes and References

  1. News: February 19, 1958. Armstrong to Be Urged for Senate Post. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. 7.