1958 United States Senate election in Delaware

The 1958 United States Senate election in Delaware took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John J. Williams was re-elected to a third term in office over Democratic former Governor Elbert Carvel.

1958 United States Senate election in Delaware

← 1952 November 4, 1958 1964 →

Nominee John J. Williams Elbert Carvel Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 82,280 72,152 Percentage 53.28% 46.72%

County results Williams:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election John J. Williams Republican Elected U.S. Senator John J. Williams Republican

General election

Candidates

• Elbert Carvel, former Governor of Delaware (Democratic)
• John J. Williams, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1947 (Republican)

Results

General election results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John J. Williams (incumbent)	82,280	53.28%	1.21
	Democratic	Elbert Carvel	72,152	46.72%	1.21
Total votes			154,432	100.00%
	Republican hold

See also

• 1958 United States Senate elections