1970 United States Senate election in Mississippi explained

Election Name:1970 United States Senate election in Mississippi
Country:Mississippi
Flag Image:Flag of Mississippi (1894-1996).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1964 United States Senate election in Mississippi
Previous Year:1964
Election Date:November 3, 1970
Next Election:1976 United States Senate election in Mississippi
Next Year:1976
Nominee1:John C. Stennis
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:286,622
Percentage1:88.40%
Nominee2:William Richard Thompson
Party2:Independent (United States)
Popular Vote2:37,593
Percentage2:11.60%
Map Size:255px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1970 United States Senate election in Mississippi was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator John C. Stennis won re-election to his fifth term, easily defeating independent candidate William Richard Thompson.

This race would be one of only two races where Stennis would face a general election challenger; as in his other races he had no general election opposition.

General election

Results

See also