Claim: In the 1954 United States Senate election in Illinois, Julius Klein placed first with 50% of the votes with Austin L. Wyman placing second with 40%.
Evidence: Julius Klein (1901–1984) was an American journalist, spy, business executive and United States Army general. The 1960 United States Senate election in Illinois took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democratic United States Senator Paul Douglas was reelected to a second term. Austin L. Wyman, attorney Julius Klein 5.78 Austin L. Wyman 12.22