1970 United States Senate election in Wisconsin explained

Election Name:1970 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1964 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Previous Year:1964
Next Election:1976 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Next Year:1976
Election Date:November 3, 1970
Nominee1:William Proxmire
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:948,445
Percentage1:70.83%
Nominee2:John E. Erickson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:381,297
Percentage2:28.48%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William Proxmire
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William Proxmire
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1970 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democrat William Proxmire was easily re-elected to a third term in office over Republican John E. Erickson, taking more than 70% of the vote, and defeating Erickson by more than 42 percentage points.

General election

Candidates

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wisconsin businessman, frequent candidate dead at 83. 22 March 2010.