1962 United States Senate election in Georgia explained

Election Name:1962 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Georgia
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Flag Year:1956
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1956 United States Senate election in Georgia
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1968 United States Senate election in Georgia
Next Year:1968
Election Date:September 12, 1962
Image1:File:HermanTalmadge.jpg
Nominee1:Herman Talmadge
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:673,782
Percentage1:88.03%
Nominee2:Henry M. Henderson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:91,654
Percentage2:11.79%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Herman Talmadge
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Herman Talmadge
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1962 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 5, 1962. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge was re-elected to a second consecutive term in office, winning large victories in the primary and general elections.

At this time, Georgia was a one-party state. Talmadge's victory in the September 12 primary was tantamount to election, and he was unopposed in the general election.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also