1962 United States Senate election in Indiana

The 1962 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Homer Capehart ran for re-election to a fourth consecutive term in office, but was narrowly defeated by Democratic State Representative Birch Bayh.

1962 United States Senate election in Indiana

← 1956 November 6, 1962 1968 →
 
Nominee Birch Bayh Homer Capehart
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 905,491 894,547
Percentage 50.30% 49.70%

County results
Bayh:      50–60%      60–70%
Capehart:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Homer Capehart
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Birch Bayh
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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1962 United States Senate election in Indiana[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Birch Bayh 905,491 50.30%  5.91
Republican Homer Capehart (incumbent) 894,547 49.70%  5.51
Total votes 1,800,038 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - IN US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1962".