1976 United States Senate election in Arizona explained

Election Name:1976 United States Senate election in Arizona
Country:Arizona
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1970 United States Senate election in Arizona
Previous Year:1970
Next Election:1982 United States Senate election in Arizona
Next Year:1982
Election Date:November 2, 1976
Image1:File:Sen. Dennis DeConcini.jpg
Nominee1:Dennis DeConcini
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:400,334
Percentage1:54.01%
Nominee2:Sam Steiger
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:321,236
Percentage2:43.34%
Map Size:210px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Paul Fannin
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Dennis DeConcini
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1976 United States Senate election in Arizona took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Republican senator Paul Fannin decided to retire instead of seeking a third term. Democrat Dennis DeConcini won the open seat even as incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford won the state for election on the same ballot.

Major candidates

Democratic

Republican

See also