1962 United States Senate election in Illinois

The 1962 United States Senate election in Illinois was held on November 6, 1962 to elect one of Illinois's members to the United States Senate. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator and Minority Leader Everett Dirksen won re-election to his third term.

1962 United States Senate election in Illinois

November 6, 1962
Turnout72.66%
 
Nominee Everett M. Dirksen Sidney R. Yates
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,961,202 1,748,007
Percentage 52.87% 47.13%

County results
Dirksen:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Yates:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Everett M. Dirksen
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Everett M. Dirksen
Republican

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