The 1958 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Edward Martin did not seek re-election. The Republican nominee, Hugh Scott, defeated Democratic nominee George M. Leader for the vacant seat.

As of 2025, this is the last Senate election where Fulton County voted Democratic.

General election

Candidates

  • George M. Leader, Governor of Pennsylvania (Democratic)
  • Hugh Scott, U.S. Representative from Northwest Philadelphia (Republican)

Results

See also

  • 1958 United States Senate elections

References


1958 United States Senate election in Minnesota The Union Forever

1958 United States Senate Elections United States Government

U.S. Senate States in the Senate Pennsylvania Timeline

1958 United States House of Representatives Elections United States

1958 United States Senate election in Massachusetts Wikipedia