1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia

The 1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent senator Robert Byrd won re-election by the biggest margin at that point in his career.

1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia

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Nominee Robert Byrd Elmer Dodson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 345,965 99,658
Percentage 77.64% 22.36%

County results
Byrd:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

U.S. senator before election

Robert Byrd
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Robert Byrd
Democratic

Background

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The election was held during the 1970 United States Senate elections. In the election Democrats maintained their majority, but lost seats.

Results

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Democratic primary

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1970 West Virginia United States Senate Democratic Primary
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert Byrd (incumbent) 391,450 88.96% N/A
Democratic John J. McOwen 24, 286 11.04% N/A

General Election

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1970 West Virginia United States Senate General Election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert Byrd (incumbent) 345,965 77.64% +9.97%
Republican Elmer Dodson 99,658 22.36% −9.97%

References

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  1. ^ "WV US Senate". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "WV US Senate". Retrieved January 12, 2019.