1958 United States Senate election in Connecticut
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The United States Senate election of 1958 in Connecticut was held on November 4, 1958. Democratic Thomas J. Dodd defeated incumbent senator William A. Purtell who ran for a second term.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas J. Dodd | 554,841 | 57.29% | ||
| Republican | William A. Purtell | 410,622 | 42.40% | ||
| Independent | Vivien Kellems | 3,043 | 0.31% | ||
| Majority | 144,219 | 14.89 | |||
| Turnout | 968,506 | ||||
| Swing to Democratic from Republican | Swing | ||||
See also
References
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