1966 United States Senate election in Maine explained

Election Name:1966 United States Senate election in Maine
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1960 United States Senate election in Maine
Previous Year:1960
Next Election:1972 United States Senate election in Maine
Next Year:1972
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Nominee1:Margaret Chase Smith
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:188,291
Percentage1:58.93%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:131,136
Percentage2:41.04%
Map Size:250px
U.S. senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The 1966 United States Senate election in Maine was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith was re-elected to a fourth term over Democratic State Senator Elmer H. Violette.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Senator Smith was unopposed for renomination

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also