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The1958 United States Senate election in Wyoming took place November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican SenatorFrank A. Barrett ran for re-election to his second term. He was challenged byGale W. McGee, aUniversity of Wyoming professor and the Democratic nominee. Despite the state's strong Republican lean, McGee ran an energetic campaign against Barrett, earning the support of the national Democratic establishment. McGee ultimately narrowly upset Barrett, winning 51% of the vote to Barrett's 49%.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Gale McGee | 22,098 | 59.53% | |
| Democratic | Hepburn T. Armstrong | 15,024 | 40.47% | |
| Total votes | 37,122 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Frank A. Barrett (inc.) | 35,444 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 35,444 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Gale W. McGee | 58,035 | 50.84% | +2.47% | |
| Republican | Frank A. Barrett (inc.) | 56,122 | 49.16% | −2.47% | |
| Majority | 1,913 | 1.68% | −1.59% | ||
| Turnout | 114,157 | ||||
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