1962 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1962 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Republican nominee Jack B. Olson defeated Democratic nominee David Carley.[1]
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November 6, 1962
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General election
On election day, November 6, 1962, Republican nominee Jack B. Olson won the election by a margin of 12,380 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee David Carley, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Olson was sworn in as the 35th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin on January 7, 1963.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack B. Olson | 617,475 | 50.50 | |
| Democratic | David Carley | 605,095 | 49.49 | |
| Scattering | 89 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 1,222,659 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||