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The 1962 United States Senate election in Oregon was held on November 8, 1962 to select the U.S. Senator from the state of Oregon. Democratic Senator Wayne Morse decided to seek re-election for a fourth term. He defeated Republican candidate Sig Unander in the general election.[1] This would be the last time Democrats won the Class 3 Senate seat from Oregon until Ron Wyden's victory in the 1996 special election.
Candidates
Democratic
- Wayne Morse – incumbent Senator since 1945
Republican
- Sig Unander – Oregon State Treasurer (1953–1959)
- Edwin Durno – U.S. Representative
Results
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Democratic | Wayne Morse (incumbent) | 344,716 | 54.15% | |
Republican | Sig Unander | 291,587 | 45.81% | |
None | write-ins | 253 | 0.04% | |
Total votes | 636,556 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic hold |
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Annuals36
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Bulbs, Corms & Tubers41
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Ferns27
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Fruits3
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Garden Plants23
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Grasses26
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Herb17
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Northeast Native Plants112
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Perennials123
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Rose1
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Shrubs47
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Trees112
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Tropical Plants53
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Upland Birds5
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Vines18
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Viola Tricolor1
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Water Gardening & Plants9
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Waterfowl0
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Wetland Birds0
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Wetland Plants4
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Wildbirds172
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Wildflowers1
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Woodland Plants29
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