1962 United States Senate election in Arkansas
The 1962 United States Senate election in Arkansas took place on November 2, 1962. Incumbent Senator J. William Fulbright won a fourth term in office, defeating primary challenger Winston G. Chandler and Republican Party nominee Kenneth G. Jones without much threat.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- J. William Fulbright, incumbent Senator since 1945
- Winston G. Chandler
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. William Fulbright (inc.) | 253,751 | 66.13% | |
| Democratic | Winston G. Chandler | 129,987 | 33.87% | |
| Total votes | 383,738 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. William Fulbright (inc.) | 214,867 | 61.67% | |
| Republican | Kenneth G. Jones | 98,013 | 31.33% | |
| Total votes | 312,880 | 100.00% | ||
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See also
References
- Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin (2018). "Historical Report of the Secretary of State" (PDF). p. 363.
- Clerk of the United States House of Representatives (1963). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8`, 1962" (PDF). U.S. Government Printing Office.
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