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1964 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

The 1964 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democrat William Proxmire was re-elected to a second full term in office over Republican Wilbur Renk.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Kenneth F. Klinkert
  • William Proxmire, incumbent senator since 1957
  • Arlyn F. Wollenburg

Results

After losing the primary, Klinkert entered the general election as a candidate running on a "Faith and Belief in Man" ticket.

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Wilbur N. Renk, candidate for governor in 1962

Results

General election

Candidates

  • Wayne Leverenz (Socialist Workers)
  • Kenneth F. Klinkert (Faith and Belief in Man)
  • William Proxmire, incumbent Senator (Democratic)
  • Wilbur N. Renk, candidate for governor in 1962 (Republican)

Results

See also

References