U.S. Senate election, 1962

The U.S. Senate election, 1962 was an election for the United States Senate which occurred in the middle of John F. Kennedy's term. His Democratic Party made a net gain of four seats from the Republicans, maintaining control of the Senate, with Democrats having about 2/3 of the Senate seats.

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United States Senate - John F. Kennedy's - Democratic Party - Republicans

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Democrats took open seats in New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Maryland and defeated Republican incumbents Joseph H. Bottum (R-SD), Homer E. Capehart (R-IN), and Alexander Wiley (R-WI). Republicans defeated incumbents John A. Carroll (D-CO) and John J. Hickey (D-WY).

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New Hampshire - Connecticut - Maryland - Joseph H. Bottum - Homer E. Capehart - Alexander Wiley - John A. Carroll - John J. Hickey

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The appointment of Republican Edwin L. Mechem to replace deceased Dennis Chavez (D-NM) on November 30, 1962, combined with the party switch by Strom Thurmond (D-SC) to the Republicans, reduced the Democratic gain to 3 seats.

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Edwin L. Mechem - Dennis Chavez - 1962 - Strom Thurmond

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Notable freshmen included the President's brother, Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), elected to the seat left vacant by the President, and future presidential candidate George McGovern (D-SD).

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Edward M. Kennedy - George McGovern

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