1970 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
The 1970 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 3, 1970, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1960 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 92nd Congress from January 3, 1971 until January 3, 1973.
Elections in Maryland |
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Overview
Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
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Democratic | 5 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 62.5% | 51.10% | 452,549 | -1.45% | |
Republican | 3 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 37.5% | 48.59% | 430,300 | +1.14% | |
American Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0.30% | 2,695 | +0.30% | |
Totals | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 100% | 100% | 885,544 |
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