1958 United States Senate election in Vermont
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The 1958 United States Senate election in Vermont took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Ralph Flanders did not run for re-election to another term in the United States Senate. Republican candidate Winston L. Prouty defeated Democratic candidate Frederick J. Fayette to succeed him.
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November 4, 1958
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 County results Prouty: 50–60% 60–70% Fayette: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Republican primary
Candidates
- Lee E. Emerson, former Governor of Vermont
- Winston L. Prouty, U.S. Representative for Vermont's at-large congressional district
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Winston L. Prouty | 31,866 | 64.6 | ||
| Republican | Lee E. Emerson | 17,468 | 35.4 | ||
| Republican | Other | 4 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 49,338 | 100.0 | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Frederick J. Fayette, State Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frederick J. Fayette | 6,546 | 99.5 | ||
| Democratic | Other | 32 | 0.5 | ||
| Total votes | 6,578 | 100.0 | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Winston L. Prouty | 64,900 | 52.15% | −20.17% | |
| Democratic | Frederick J. Fayette | 59,536 | 47.84% | +20.17% | |
| N/A | Other | 6 | 0.00% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 124,442 | 100.00% | |||
