1956_United_States_Senate_election_in_Oregon

1956 United States Senate election in Oregon

1956 United States Senate election in Oregon

Election

The 1956 United States Senate election in Oregon was held on November 7, 1956 to select the U.S. Senator from the state of Oregon. Republican-turned-Independent-turned Democratic Senator Wayne Morse decided to seek re-election for his first full term as a Democrat. Morse defeated Republican candidate Douglas McKay in the hotly contested general election.[1]

Quick Facts Nominee, Party ...

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Results by county
McKay:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hitchcock:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%
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Candidates

Democratic

Results

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Our Campaigns - OR US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1956".
  2. [2]
    "Abstract of Votes—Republican Party Primary Election, May 18, 1956—Canvassed June 18, 1956".
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