1968 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania explained

Election Name:1968 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Country:Pennsylvania
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1974 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Next Year:1974
Election Date:November 5, 1968
Image1:Sen Richard Schweiker.jpg
Nominee1:Richard Schweiker
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:2,399,762
Percentage1:51.90%
Nominee2:Joseph S. Clark Jr.
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:2,117,662
Percentage2:45.80%
Map Size:260px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Joseph S. Clark, Jr.
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Richard Schweiker
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1968 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Joseph S. Clark Jr. sought re-election to a third term but was defeated by Republican U.S. Representative Richard Schweiker. This election marked the last time that an incumbent Senator lost re-election to this seat.

Democratic primary

Candidates

General election

Candidates

Results

See also