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1958 United States Senate election in Delaware

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Nominee John J. Williams Elbert Carvel
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 82,280 72,152
Percentage 53.28% 46.72%

County results
Williams:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

John J. Williams
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

John J. Williams
Republican

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The 1958 United States Senate election in Delaware took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John J. Williams was re-elected to a third term in office over Democratic former Governor Elbert Carvel.

General election

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Results

General election results
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John J. Williams (incumbent) 82,280 53.28% Decrease1.21
Democratic Elbert Carvel 72,152 46.72% Increase1.21
Total votes 154,432 100.00%
Republican hold

See also

References

  1. "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 1958" (PDF). Clerk of the House of Representatives. p. 6.
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See also: Political party strength in Delaware
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