1970 United States Senate election in Tennessee

The 1970 United States Senate election in Tennessee was held on November 3, 1970. Republican Bill Brock defeated Democratic incumbent Albert Gore, Sr. who ran for a fourth term.

1970 United States Senate election in Tennessee

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Bill Brock Albert Gore Sr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 562,645 519,858
Percentage 51.29% 47.39%

County results
Brock:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Gore:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

U.S. senator before election

Albert Gore Sr.
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Bill Brock
Republican

Major candidates

Democratic

Republican

1970 Republican Senate primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Brock 176,073 74.86%
Republican Tex Ritter 54,401 23.05%
Republican J. Durelle Boles 4,942 2.09%

Results

1970 United States Senate election in Tennessee[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bill Brock 562,645 51.29%
Democratic Albert Gore, Sr. (Inc.) 519,858 47.39%
Majority
Turnout
Swing to Republican from Democratic Swing

References


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