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The1962U.S. Senate election for the state ofNorth Dakota was held November 6, 1962. The incumbent,Republican SenatorMilton Young, sought and received re-election to his fourth term, defeatingNorth Dakota Democratic-NPL Party candidate William Lanier ofFargo, North Dakota.[1]
Only Young filed as a Republican, and the endorsed Democratic candidate wasWilliam Lanier ofFargo, North Dakota, who had previously faced Young in a special election held in1946 to fill the seat which was vacated by the lateJohn Moses. Lanier is not to be confused with formerGovernor of North DakotaWilliam Langer. Young and Lanier won the primary elections for their respective parties. No independent candidates sought the senate seat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Milton Young (incumbent) | 135,705 | 60.65% | ||
| Democratic–NPL | William Lanier | 88,032 | 39.35% | ||
| Majority | 47,673 | ||||
| Turnout | 223,737 | ||||
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