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The 1962 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held on November 6, 1962.
Incumbent Senator
Prescott Bush
Prescott Sheldon Bush (May 15, 1895 – October 8, 1972) was an American banker as a Wall Street executive investment banker, he represented Connecticut in the from 1952 of the Bush family, he was the father of former Vice President and Pre ...
retired instead of seeking a second full term in office. Former Governor of Connecticut
The governor of Connecticut is the head of government of Connecticut, and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Connecticu ...
and United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
The United States secretary of health and human services is the head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all health matters. The secretary is ...
Abraham Ribicoff
Abraham Alexander Ribicoff (April 9, 1910 – February 22, 1998) was an American Democratic Party politician from the state of Connecticut. He represented Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives and Senate and was the 80th ...
was elected his successor over Congressman Horace Seely-Brown Jr.
Horace Seely-Brown Jr. (May 12, 1908 – April 9, 1982) was an American politician and a United States House of Representatives, US Representative from Connecticut.
Biography
Seely-Brown was born in Kensington, Maryland. He attended the Hoosac S ...
Ribicoff had previously sought election to this seat in 1952 but lost to Bush.
Republican nomination
Candidates
Declared
*Horace Seely-Brown Jr.
Horace Seely-Brown Jr. (May 12, 1908 – April 9, 1982) was an American politician and a United States House of Representatives, US Representative from Connecticut.
Biography
Seely-Brown was born in Kensington, Maryland. He attended the Hoosac S ...
, U.S. Representative from Connecticut's 2nd congressional district
Connecticut's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Located in the eastern part of the state, the district includes all of New London County, Tolland County, and Windham County, along with par ...
Withdrew
*John Davis Lodge
John Davis Lodge (October 20, 1903 – October 29, 1985) was an American film actor, lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was the 79th governor of Connecticut from 1951 to 1955, and later served as U.S. ambassador to Spain, Argentina, and Swit ...
, former Governor of Connecticut
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and United States Ambassador to Spain
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(following loss at convention)
* Antoni Sadlak, U.S. Representative from Connecticut's at-large congressional district
During the first twenty-four Congresses (from 1789 to 1837), Connecticut elected all its Representatives in Congress from a single multi-member Connecticut at-large congressional district.
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(to manage the Seely-Brown campaign)
Results
Congressman Horace Seely-Brown Jr. won an upset victory over former Governor John Davis Lodge at the Republican state convention. After two weeks of deliberation, Lodge opted not to seek a primary challenge and Seely-Brown was unopposed for the Republican nomination on the primary ballot.Democratic convention
Candidates
Declared
*Abraham Ribicoff
Abraham Alexander Ribicoff (April 9, 1910 – February 22, 1998) was an American Democratic Party politician from the state of Connecticut. He represented Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives and Senate and was the 80th ...
, United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
The United States secretary of health and human services is the head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all health matters. The secretary is ...
and former Governor of Connecticut
The governor of Connecticut is the head of government of Connecticut, and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Connecticu ...
Eliminated at convention
*Frank Kowalski
Frank Kowalski (October 18, 1907 – October 11, 1974) was a career officer in the United States Army, and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. After retiring as a Colonel (United States), colonel, Kowalski went on to serve as a Unit ...
, U.S. Representative for Connecticut's at-large congressional district
During the first twenty-four Congresses (from 1789 to 1837), Connecticut elected all its Representatives in Congress from a single multi-member Connecticut at-large congressional district.
Connecticut elected a varying number of representatives ...
Convention results
Kowalski fell short of the 190 delegates needed to be eligible for a primary election. Ribicoff was unopposed on the primary ballot.General election
Results
See also
*1962 United States Senate elections
The 1962 United States Senate elections was an election for the United States Senate which was held in the middle of President John F. Kennedy's term. His Democratic Party made a net gain of four seats from the Republicans, increasing their cont ...
References
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