The 1962 United States Senate special election in Kansas took place on November 6, 1962, to elect a U.S. Senator to complete the unexpired term of Senator Andrew Frank Schoeppel, who died on January 21, 1962. Former State Senator James B. Pearson was appointed on January 31, 1962, by Governor John Anderson Jr. to fill the vacancy until a special election could be held.
Pearson won the special election, defeating Democratic nominee Paul L. Aylward.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 7, 1962.
Democratic primary Candidates Paul L. Aylward, attorney
Results
Republican primary Candidates Edward F. Arn, former Governor of Kansas James B. Pearson, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
General election Results
See also 1962 United States Senate elections
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