1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia explained

Election Name:1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Election Date:November 3, 1970
Country:West Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1964 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Previous Year:1964
Next Election:1976 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Next Year:1976
Image1:File:Robert C. Byrd – 1967.jpg
Nominee1:Robert Byrd
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:345,965
Percentage1:77.64%
Nominee2:Elmer Dodson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:99,658
Percentage2:22.36%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Robert Byrd
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Robert Byrd
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent senator Robert Byrd won re-election by the biggest margin at that point in his career.

Background

The election was held during the 1970 United States Senate elections. In the election Democrats maintained their majority, but lost seats.

Results

Democratic primary

[1]

General Election

[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WV US Senate. January 12, 2019.
  2. Web site: WV US Senate. January 12, 2019.