1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia

The 1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent senator Robert Byrd won re-election by the biggest margin at that point in his career.

1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia
November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Robert Byrd Elmer Dodson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 345,965 99,658
Percentage 77.64% 22.36%
County results
Byrd:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
U.S. senator before election

Robert Byrd
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Senator

Robert Byrd
Democratic

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Background

The election was held during the 1970 United States Senate elections. In the election Democrats maintained their majority, but lost seats.

Results

Democratic Primary

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1970 West Virginia United States Senate Democratic Primary
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert Byrd (Incumbent) 391,450 88.96% N/A
Democratic John J. McOwen 24, 286 11.04% N/A

General Election

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1970 West Virginia United States Senate General Election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert Byrd (Incumbent) 345,965 77.64% +9.97%
Republican Elmer Dodson 99,658 22.36% -9.97%

References
  1. "WV US Senate". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. "WV US Senate". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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