1958 United States Senate election in Nebraska

The 1958 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Senator Roman Hruska, who was first elected in a 1954 special election, ran for re-election to a full term. He was challenged in the general election by attorney Frank B. Morrison, the Democratic nominee. Despite nationwide Democratic gains, Hruska comfortably won re-election, receiving 56% of the vote to Morrison's 44%.

1958 United States Senate election in Nebraska

← 1954 (special) November 4, 1958 1964 →

Nominee Roman Hruska Frank B. Morrison Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 232,227 185,152 Percentage 55.64% 44.36%

County results Hruska:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Morrison:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election Roman Hruska Republican Elected U.S. Senator Roman Hruska Republican

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Frank B. Morrison, former Frontier County Attorney, 1956 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor^[1]
• Eugene D. O'Sullivan, former U.S. Representative from Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
• Mike F. Kracher, Omaha businessman^[1]

Results

Democratic primary results^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Frank B. Morrison	35,482	51.85%
	Democratic	Eugene D. O'Sullivan	26,436	38.63%
	Democratic	Mike F. Kracher	6,500	9.50%
	Democratic	Scattering	13	0.02%
Total votes			68,431	100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

• Roman Hruska, incumbent Senator

Results

Republican primary^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Roman Hruska (inc.)	103,348	99.95%
	Republican	Scattering	51	0.05%
Total votes			103,399	100.00%

General election

1958 United States Senate election in Nebraska^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Roman Hruska (inc.)	232,227	55.64%	−5.24%
	Democratic	Frank B. Morrison	185,152	44.36%	+5.24%
	Write-in		6	0.00%	—
Majority			47,075	11.18%	−10.58%
Total votes			417,385	100.00%
	Republican hold

References

1. "Senate Race for Morrison: Foe Is Mike Kracher in Democrat Race". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. March 16, 1958. p. 10B. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
2. Marsh, Frank (1958). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: Primary Election, May 13, 1958, General Election, November 4, 1958 (PDF).