Kansas Republicans swept both Senatorial contests, with Frank Carlson defeating R.L. Smith and James Pearson downing Paul Aylward. The GOP also dominated the gubernatorial race as John Anderson won easily over Dale Saffels.

Kentucky

Republican Senator Thruston B. Morton won a narrow but decisive election victory over Wilson W. Wyatt, the Democratic nominee.

Maine

Republican Congressman Stanley R. Tupper won re-election in an apparently lopsided victory over Democrat Ronald L. Kellam as Gov. John H. Reed, (R) held on to a slim lead over Maynard C. Dolloff (D).

Maryland

Governor J. Millard Tawes was re-elected over his Republican challenger, Frank Small. In the Senatorial election, Democrat Daniel Brewster defeated Edward T. Miller.

Nebraska

Democrat Frank B. Morrison appeared certain to defeat former Secretary of the interior Fred A. Seaton in the Senatorial contest.

Nevada

Incumbent Senator Alan Bible was re-elected over Republican William B. Wright, and incumbent Governor Grant Sawyer defeated candidate Oran Gragson.

New Hampshire

Thomas J. McIntyre defeated Republican Perkins Bass in the Senatorial contest, and Incumbent Republican Norris Cotton was re-elected over Alfred Catalfo. In the gubernatorial race Democrat John King defeated John Pillsbury.

Ohio

Republican James A. Rhodes beat incumbent governor Mike DiSalle in the gubernatorial race, but Democratic Senator Frank Lausche retained his seat in his fight against James M. Briley.