1970 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

The 1970 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Hugh Scott won re-election, defeating Democratic nominee William Sesler.

1970 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Hugh Scott William Sesler
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,874,106 1,653,774
Percentage 51.4% 45.4%

County Results

Scott:      50-60%      60-70%      70–80%

Sesler:      40–50%      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Hugh Scott
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Hugh Scott
Republican

Major candidates

Democratic

Republican

Results

General election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Hugh Scott (Incumbent) 1,874,106 51.43% +0.84%
Democratic William Sesler 1,653,774 45.38% -3.74%
Constitution Frank W. Gaydosh 85,813 2.36% +2.36%
American Independent W. Henry McFarland 18,275 0.50% +0.50%
Socialist Labor Herman A. Johnson 4,375 0.12% -0.02%
Socialist Workers Robin Maisel 3,970 0.11% -0.04%
Consumer William R. Mimms 3,932 0.11% +0.11%
N/A Other 60 0.00% N/A
Totals 3,644,305 100.00%

See also

References

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