1962 United States Senate special election in Kansas

The 1962 United States Senate special election in Kansas took place on November 6, 1962, to elect a U.S. Senator to complete the unexpired term of Senator Andrew Frank Schoeppel, who died on January 21, 1962. Former State Senator James B. Pearson was appointed on January 31, 1962, by Governor John Anderson Jr. to fill the vacancy until a special election could be held.

Pearson won the special election, defeating Democratic nominee Paul L. Aylward.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 7, 1962.

Candidates

 * Paul L. Aylward, attorney

Candidates

 * Edward F. Arn, former Governor of Kansas
 * James B. Pearson, incumbent U.S. Senator