1974 United States Senate election in Georgia

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.

1974 United States Senate election in Georgia

November 5, 1974

Nominee Herman Talmadge Jerry R. Johnson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 627,376 246,865 Percentage 71.76% 28.24%

County Results Talmadge:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

U.S. senator before election Herman Talmadge Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge Democratic

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Carlton Myers, Pine Mountain veterinarian[1]
• Herman Talmadge, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1953

Results

Democratic primary results[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Herman Talmadge (incumbent)	523,133	81.47%
	Democratic	Carlton Myers	119,011	18.53%
Total votes			642,144	100.00%

General election

Results

1974 United States Senate election in Georgia[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Herman Talmadge	627,376	71.76%	5.75
	Republican	Jerry R. Johnson	246,865	28.24%	5.75
Total votes			874,241	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing

See also

• 1974 United States Senate elections

References

1. https://www.nwtntoday.com/2008/03/27/dr-carlton-myers-sr/
2. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=337540
3. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=6369