1962_United_States_Senate_election_in_New_York

1962 United States Senate election in New York

1962 United States Senate election in New York

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The 1962 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Jacob Javits won against Democratic challenger James B. Donovan.

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Democratic nomination

Candidates

Convention

At the Democratic convention in Syracuse on September 18, Donovan defeated O'Dwyer. His nomination was the last of the night. His nomination, along with most others at the convention, was chiefly the result of a morning leadership conference of party leaders throughout the state.[1]

General election

Candidates

  • James B. Donovan, attorney and Vice Chair of the New York City Board of Education (Democratic and Liberal)
  • Stephen Emery (Socialist Labor)
  • Carl Feingold (Socialist Workers)
  • Jacob Javits, incumbent Senator since 1957 (Republican)
  • Kieran O'Doherty (Conservative)

Results

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References

  1. [1]
    DEMOCRATS NAME DUDLEY, A NEGRO, TO STATE TICKET; DONOVAN TO OPPOSE JAVITS; LEVITT IS CHOSEN in NYT on September 19, 1962 (subscription required)
  2. [2]
    "Our Campaigns - NY US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1962".
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