The 1962 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican U.S. senator Alexander Wiley ran for re-election to a fifth term in office but was defeated by Democratic governor Gaylord A. Nelson. This was the first time since 1897 that Democrats held both Senate seats in the state.
General Candidates Gaylord A. Nelson, Governor of Wisconsin (Democratic) Alexander Wiley, incumbent U.S. senator since 1939 (Republican) William O. Hart (Independent) Georgia Cozzini, perennial candidate (Socialist Labor) Wayne Leverenz (Socialist Workers)
Results
See also United States Senate elections, 1962
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