1958 United States Senate election in Ohio

The 1958 United States Senate election in Ohio was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Senator John W. Bricker was defeated in his bid for a third term by U.S. Representative Stephen M. Young.

1958 United States Senate election in Ohio

November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Stephen M. Young John W. Bricker
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,652,211 1,497,199
Percentage 52.46% 47.54%

County results
Young:      50–60%      60–70%
Bricker:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

John W. Bricker
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Stephen M. Young
Democratic

This was one of a record 15 seats Democrats gained from the Republican Party in 1958.

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