In which year did George McGovern first win a U.S. Senate seat?
1956
1960
1962
1968
Answer
George McGovern first won a U.S. Senate seat in 1962, after a failed bid in 1960. He went on to serve three terms in the Senate, becoming known for his outspoken opposition to the Vietnam War and his work on issues related to agriculture, food, and hunger.
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