1962 United States Senate election in Idaho

The 1962 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Democratic Senator Frank Church won re-election to a second term. This election was the first time ever that an incumbent Democratic Senator from Idaho was re-elected.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 6, 1962.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Frank Church, incumbent U.S. Senator

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• George V. Hansen, city commissioner of Pocatello, former mayor of Alameda
• Jack Hawley, former member of the Idaho House of Representatives

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 1962 United States Senate elections

References

Bibliography