1958 United States Senate election in Rhode Island

The 1958 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator John Pastore successfully sought re-election, defeating Republican Bayard Ewing in a repeat of their 1952 race.

Primary elections

The Democratic primary was held on September 17, 1958, and the Republican primary was held on September 25, 1958.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• John Pastore, incumbent U.S. Senator

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Bayard Ewing, attorney, Republican national committeeman, Republican nominee for Senate in 1952

Results

General election

Results

References

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