1968 United States Senate election in Georgia
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| | | Nominee | Herman Talmadge | E. Earl Patton | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 885,093 | 246,865 | Percentage | 77.51% | 22.49% | |
County results Talmadge: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Patton: 50-60% |
U.S. senator before election Herman Talmadge Democratic | Elected U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge Democratic | |
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The 1968 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge was re-elected to a third consecutive term in office, winning large victories in the primary and general elections.
For the first time, Republicans held a primary election to nominate a candidate for U.S. Senate.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
1968 Democratic U.S. Senate primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Herman Talmadge (incumbent) | 627,915 | 75.19% |
| Democratic | Maynard Jackson | 207,171 | 24.81% |
Total votes | 835,086 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
1968 Republican U.S. Senate primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | E. Earl Patton | 20,316 | 59.54% |
| Republican | Jack Sells | 13,805 | 40.46% |
Total votes | 34,121 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1968 United States Senate election in Georgia[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Herman Talmadge (incumbent) | 885,093 | 77.51% | 22.49 |
| Republican | E. Earl Patton | 256,796 | 22.49% | 22.49 |
Total votes | 1,141,889 | 100.00% | |
| Democratic hold | Swing | | |
See also
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - GA US Senate - D Primary Race - Sep 11, 1968".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - GA US Senate - R Primary Race - Sep 11, 1968".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - GA US Senate Race - Nov 05, 1974".
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