1958 United States Senate election in Delaware

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

1958 United States Senate election in Delaware

November 4, 1958
 
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

General election

Candidates

Results

General election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John J. Williams 82,280 53.28% 1.21
Democratic Elbert Carvel 72,152 46.72% 1.21
Total votes 154,432 100.00%
Republican hold

See also

References

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