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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 former U.S. Representative Stephen M. Young.
This was one of a record 15 seats Democrats gained from the Republican Party in 1958.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Stephen M. Young | 1,652,211 | 52.46% | 7.04 | |
Republican | John W. Bricker (incumbent) | 1,497,199 | 47.54% | 7.05 | |
Total votes | 3,149,410 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
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