1966 United States Senate election in Iowa explained

Election Name:1966 United States Senate election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Flag Image:Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1960 United States Senate election in Iowa
Previous Year:1960
Next Election:1972 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:1972
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Image1:File:SenatorJackMillerIA.jpg
Nominee1:Jack Miller
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:522,339
Percentage1:60.92%
Nominee2:E.B. Smith
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:324,114
Percentage2:37.80%
Map Size:240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Jack Miller
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jack Miller
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1966 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican Senator Jack Miller was re-elected to a second term in office over Democrat E.B. Smith.

After this race, no incumbent would be re-elected to either of Iowa's Senate seats until Chuck Grassley was elected to his second term 20 years later.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Following his loss, Hoover registered to run in the general election as the "Iowa Party" candidate.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also