1962 United States Senate election in Idaho
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The 1962 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Democratic Senator Frank Church won re-election to a second term. This election was the first time ever that an incumbent Democratic Senator from Idaho was re-elected.
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November 6, 1962
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 County results Church: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Hawley: 50–60% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 6, 1962.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Frank Church, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Church (Incumbent) | unopposed | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- George V. Hansen, city commissioner of Pocatello, former mayor of Alameda
- Jack Hawley, former member of the Idaho House of Representatives
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Hawley | 38,210 | 60.24 | |
| Republican | George V. Hansen | 25,223 | 39.76 | |
| Total votes | 63,433 | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Church (Incumbent) | 141,657 | 54.74 | |
| Republican | Jack Hawley | 117,129 | 45.26 | |
| Majority | 24,528 | 9.48 | ||
| Turnout | 258,786 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||