1962 United States Senate election in Wisconsin explained

Election Name:1962 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:presidential
Ongoing:Yes
Previous Election:1956 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1968 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Next Year:1968
Election Date:November 6, 1962
Image1:File:Gaylord Nelson (WI).png
Nominee1:Gaylord Nelson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:662,342
Percentage1:52.26%
Nominee2:Alexander Wiley
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:594,846
Percentage2:47.21%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Alexander Wiley
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Gaylord A. Nelson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1962 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Alexander Wiley ran for re-election to a fifth term in office but was defeated by Democratic Governor Gaylord A. Nelson. This was the first time since 1897 that Democrats held both Senate seats in the state.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: WI US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1962 . Our Campaigns .