1966 United States Senate election in Michigan explained

Election Name:1966 United States Senate election in Michigan
Country:Michigan
Flag Image:Flag of Michigan.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1960 United States Senate election in Michigan
Previous Year:1960
Next Election:1972 United States Senate election in Michigan
Next Year:1972
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Image1:Robert P. Griffin 1969.png
Nominee1:Robert P. Griffin
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,363,530
Percentage1:55.90%
Nominee2:G. Mennen Williams
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,069,484
Percentage2:43.85%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Robert P. Griffin
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert P. Griffin
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1966 United States Senate election in Michigan was held on November 7, 1966. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Robert P. Griffin, who had been appointed to the seat in May to fill the vacancy left by the death of Patrick V. McNamara, was re-elected to a full term in office. Griffin defeated Democratic former Governor G. Mennen Williams in the regularly scheduled election, as well as the concurrent special election to complete McNamara's unfinished term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Special election

See also