Proxmire Wins Wisconsin Senate Reelection Victory
Sen. William Proxmire of Wisconsin repeats a Democratic triumph by winning a full six year term, becoming the first Democrat re elected to the Senate from Wisconsin. Gaylord Nelson also appears to defeat Vernon Thomson for governor as Democrats crack a Republican stronghold. Proxmire had earlier won McCarthy’s seat in a special election and led in early returns across rural areas.
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Sen M McCarthy
Iowa
Minnesota
Orville Freeman
McCarthy
Thye
Freeman
George MacKinnon
U. S
St. Faw
GOP Takes Early Lead in Wyoming
Early returns from Wyoming show Republican incumbents leading in U S Senate Governor and at large congressional races. Frank Barrett leads with 4,406 to Gale W Reege 3,353. Milward Simpson 4,048, Jon Hickey 3,394, Louis Carlson 230. Keith Thorson 4,817 and Raymond Whitaker 3,086 among precincts reporting.
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Casper
Demos Merit Tuesday Win Asserts Nixon
Washington informs that Vice President Nixon praised the Democrats for their victory and noted the campaign intensity. He warned against repeating past mistakes and pledged renewed effort to win the November 1960 election, urging voters to sustain organizational strength.
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Washington
UPI
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Del Sesto Wins Rhode Island Governor Race In Tight Contest
Del Sesto defeats incumbent Gov. Dennis J. Roberts in a rematch, gaining a lead as final tallies show a margin near 7,000 votes after disputed ballots and a state Supreme Court ruling altered early results. U S Sen John D. Pastore also re-elected, defeating Bayard Ewing.
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U.S
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Baylard Ewing
Contess
Supreme Court
Idaho Keeps Gracie Prost in House
Idaho voters Tuesday night backed incumbent Democrat Gracie Prost in a tight House race as Republican challenger Budgr led at times. A statewide right to work measure passed with 61,924 yes to 39,911 no after about 62 percent of precincts reported.
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Boise
Eumbent
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Hener
Robert E. Smylie
Shiylie
Derr
Loveless Re-Elected as Iowa Governor in Tight Race
Herschel Loveless wins re election holding a steady lead with about 58 percent of votes as Democrats gain strength across Iowa. U S Rep Merwin Coad defeats Robert Warganer in a landslide while Neal Smith tops Paul Cunningham. two other Republican incumbents trail Democratic challengers.
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Merwin
Congress
Robert Warganer
Neal Smith
Paul Cunningham
Iowa
Talle
Jensen
Thye Trails McCarthy in Minnesota Election Swing
Democratic surge in Minnesota shows McCarthy leading Thye as returns pour in. Early counts favor McCarthy for a dramatic shift with Orville Freeman and George MacKinnon in the mix, while Thye trails by a wide margin in preliminary totals.
Mansfield Coasts in Montana
HELENA Mont Democratic Senator Mike Mansfield easily defeated Lou Welch in Montana's federal race. Lee Metcalf won Congress in the Western District. Incumbent Levi Anderson built a lead over Ash don Jones in the Eastern District. Jean Walterskirchen trailed Metcalf. Democrats claim solid statewide gains.
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Lou Welch
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Jean Walterskirchen Jee Could Not Match the Solid Support Given Meteall
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Moss defeats Watkins in Utah Senate race upset
Democrat Victor Moss wins a stunning upset over incumbent Republican Arthur V. Watkins in Utah's three man race with 627 of 1077 districts reporting. Moss leads with 57,380 votes versus Watkins 51,911 and independent J Bracken Lee 23,472. First District House results show Dixon leading Peterson with 99,706 to 33,299.
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Arthur V. Watkins
J. Bracken Lee
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Moss
Salt Lake County
Lee
Oace
Henry A. Dixon
Utah
M. Daline Peterson
William 4. Dawson
Rutah
David S. King
Docking Shatters Tradition In Kansas Governor Race
In Topeka Governor George Docking, a 51 year old Lawrence banker, wins a second term defying the old rule that no Democrat could serve twice. The right to work issue drew narrow support, and Docking led Reed in early returns as Democrats held two congressional seats while Republicans held incumbents. The campaign featured strong labor and party organizing with Docking opposing the right to work while Reed left the issue to voters.
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Clyde M. Need Jr
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Errest Scrivner
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VOTH
Adlai
Chicago
Stevenson
Wyandotte
Najang Sedgwick
Tabor Ang Brness
Colo. Democrats Sweep as McNichols Leads Vote
Colorado Democrats led by Gov. Steve McNichols swept Tuesday elections. A proposed constitutional amendment banning union security contracts failed as results grew. Byron Johnson led in Congress race. Rogers and Ashpinall won re elections for Congress. Right to work tallies showed yes 41,720 to 68,676. Bingo legalization counted yes 52,524.
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Eclgat
John G. Mackie
Towa
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Wayne N. Ashpinall
J. Edgar Chenoweth
Fred M. Betz
McNichols
Palmer Burch
Lizinge Bingo
Leader stuns party as sobriety guides comeback
A fragment quotes von Neeus asserting confidence that the party, now sobered, will provide that leader stun and steer a refreshed path forward. The incomplete text hints at a political turnaround and renewed emphasis on leadership.
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Jeaderstun
Fog Delays Vote Count in Southland Balloting
Heavy fog disrupted Tuesday night tabulation as precinct workers could not bring ballots to the county registrar. In Lakewood, visibility was extremely poor with deputies marking the civic center driveway with flares to assist workers.
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Southland
Lakewood
Sheriff's
New Jersey Hands Senate Seat to Demo Boosting Gov Meyner
In a tight race, Democrat Williams defeats Republican Kean for the U S Senate, boosting Gov. Meyner's political standing. Meyner and Williams declared victory around midnight as Democrats gain strength in New Jersey politics, while Republican incumbents faced a mixed result.
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Meyner
Hartke Wins Indiana Senate Seat By Wide Margin
Indiana voters elected Evansville mayor Vance Hartke to the U S Senate, defeating Republican Governor Harold Handley as returns from industrial and rural areas favored Hartke. He led by about 122000 votes with early tallies from the Gary steel mill region and Fort Wayne signaling a strong majority. Three Democratic congressional candidates were also seated, indicating at least one net gain for the party.
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Martke
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Hantke
Handley
Goldwater Leads GOP as Arizona returns roll in
Early returns from Arizona show Barry Goldwater leading for a second U.S. Senate term as 328 of 610 precincts report. McFarland, a former Senate majority leader, concedes after Goldwater's edge grows. Fannin Morrison Rhodes Udall also win in governor and House races as analysts note shifts in the party delegation.
New Hampshire GOP Holds Governing Core in Victory Sweep
Incumbent Republicans swept early returns in New Hampshire as they retained the governorship for 36 years and reelected both U S House incumbents. Wesley Powell, a Hampton Falls lawyer, won a tight race to succeed retiring Governor Lane Dwinell. Reps. Chester Merrow and Perkins Bass won comfortable margins over Alphonse Rog and Stuart Minis.
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New Hampshire
U.S
Alphonse Rog
Stuart
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