1970 United States Senate election in Maine

The 1970 United States Senate election in Maine was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democrat Edmund Muskie defeated Republican nominee Neil S. Bishop with 61.74% of the vote.

1970 United States Senate election in Maine

November 3, 1970

Nominee Edmund Muskie Neil S. Bishop Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 199,954 123,906 Percentage 61.74% 38.26%

County results Muskie:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Bishop:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election Edmund Muskie Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Edmund Muskie Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 15, 1970.[1]

Candidates

• Neil S. Bishop, former State Senator
• Abbott O. Greene

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Neil S. Bishop	45,216	59.83
	Republican	Abbott O. Greene	30,201	39.96
Total votes			75,577	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Edmund Muskie, Democratic
• Neil S. Bishop, Republican

Results

1970 United States Senate election in Maine[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edmund Muskie (incumbent)	199,954	61.74%
	Republican	Neil S. Bishop	123,906	38.26%
Total votes			323,860	100.00%
	Democratic hold

References

1. Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. 2001. Retrieved 2018-11-15 – via Internet Archive.
2. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved 2018-11-15.