1974 United States Senate election in Georgia explained

Election Name:1974 United States Senate election in Georgia
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Flag Year:1956
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1968 United States Senate election in Georgia
Previous Year:1968
Next Election:1980 United States Senate election in Georgia
Next Year:1980
Election Date:November 5, 1974
Image1:Herman Talmadge (cropped).tif
Nominee1:Herman Talmadge
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:627,376
Percentage1:71.76%
Nominee2:Jerry R. Johnson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:246,865
Percentage2:28.24%
Map Size:240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Herman Talmadge
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Herman Talmadge
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1974 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge was re-elected to a fourth consecutive term in office, winning large victories in the primary and general elections.

This was the last time a Democrat won re-election to the Class 3 Seat in Georgia until 2022.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr. Carlton Myers Sr.