The 1958 United States Senate election in Wyoming took place November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Senator

Frank A. Barrett Frank Aloysius Barrett (November 10, 1892May 30, 1962) was an American soldier, lawyer and politician. He served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and as the 21st Governor of Wyom ...

ran for re-election to his second term. He was challenged by

Gale W. McGee Gale William McGee (March 17, 1915April 9, 1992) was a United States Senate, United States Senator of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, and United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS). He represente ...

, a University of Wyoming professor and the Democratic nominee. Despite the state's strong Republican lean, McGee ran an energetic campaign against Barrett, earning the support of the national Democratic establishment. McGee ultimately narrowly upset Barrett, winning 51% of the vote to Barrett's 49%.

Democratic primary

Candidates

, University of Wyoming professor, former aide to Senator

Joseph C. O'Mahoney Joseph Christopher O'Mahoney (November 5, 1884December 1, 1962) was an American journalist, lawyer, and politician. A Democrat, he served four complete terms as a U.S. Senator from Wyoming on two occasions, first from 1934-1953 and then again fro ...

* Hepburn T. Armstrong, businessman

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

, Incumbent U.S. Senator

Results

General election

Results

Endorsements

References

Works cited

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