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Gaylord Anton Nelson (June 4, 1916 – July 3, 2005) was an American politician from Wisconsin who served as a United States senator and governor. He was a member of the Democratic Party and the founder of Earth Day , which launched a new wave of environmental activism .
Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin (1963–1981) Frances Farenthold's candidacy. At the 1972 Democratic National Convention, there was a grassroots effort to nominate ...
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson ran for re-election to a fourth term but was defeated by Bob Kasten, a Republican. [1] Republican primary
The 1962 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 6, 1962.Incumbent Republican U.S. senator Alexander Wiley ran for re-election to a fifth term in office but was defeated by Democratic governor Gaylord A. Nelson.
Democrat Gaylord A. Nelson won the election with 51.5% of the vote, retaining his position as Governor of Wisconsin. The results were almost exactly the opposite of the simultaneous presidential election, with Nelson's margin of victory being about half a point narrower than that of Richard Nixon.
The last time Wisconsin had a split outcome for president and Senate on the same ballot was when Republican Richard Nixon won the presidential contest here in 1968, and Democrat Gaylord Nelson won ...
Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin (1957-1963) President of the United Automobile Workers Walter Reuther of Michigan (1946-1970) Former Governor and 1952/1956 presidential ...
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