Senate
United States elections · 1974 · held
State Senate races in this midterm cycle, with separate candidate results and election-era ideology attribution.
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Each race has its own denominator. Missing counts are blank. The interactive map uses modern state outlines as navigation references.
Alabama — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Allen | Democratic | 501541 | 95.84% | Elected |
| Alvin Abercrombie | Prohibition | 21749 | 4.16% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James Allen (Democratic) 95.8%
▌Alvin Abercrombie (Prohibition) 4.2%
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Alaska — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gravel | Democratic | 54361 | 58.28% | Elected |
| C. R. Lewis | Republican | 38914 | 41.72% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Mike Gravel (Democratic) 58.3%
▌C. R. Lewis (Republican) 41.7%
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Arizona — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Goldwater | Republican | 320396 | 58.26% | Elected |
| Jonathan Marshall | Democratic | 229523 | 41.74% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Barry Goldwater (Republican) 58.3%
▌Jonathan Marshall (Democratic) 41.7%
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Arkansas — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Bumpers | Democratic | 461056 | 84.90% | Elected |
| John H. Jones | Republican | 82026 | 15.10% | — |
Incumbent lost renomination. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Dale Bumpers (Democratic) 84.9%
▌John H. Jones (Republican) 15.1%
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California — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Cranston | Democratic | 3639334 | 60.54% | Elected |
| H. L. Richardson | Republican | 2176315 | 36.20% | — |
| Jack McCoy | American Independent | 100111 | 1.67% | — |
| Gayle M. Justice | Peace and Freedom | 95394 | 1.59% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Alan Cranston (Democratic) 60.5%
▌H. L. Richardson (Republican) 36.2%
Others
▌Jack McCoy (American Independent) 1.7%
▌Gayle M. Justice (Peace and Freedom) 1.6%
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Colorado — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Hart | Democratic | 471688 | 57.23% | Elected |
| Peter H. Dominick | Republican | 325526 | 39.50% | — |
| John M. King | Independent | 16131 | 1.96% | — |
| Joseph Fred Hyskell | Prohibition | 8404 | 1.02% | — |
| Henry John Olshaw | American | 2394 | 0.29% | — |
| Write-Ins | None | 28 | 0.00% | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Gary Hart (Democratic) 57.2%
▌Peter H. Dominick (Republican) 39.5%
Others
▌John McCandish King (Independent) 2.0%
▌Joseph Fred Hyskell (Prohibition) 1.0%
▌Henry John Olshaw (American) 0.3%
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Connecticut — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Ribicoff | Democratic | — | 63.70% | Elected |
| James H. Brannen III | Republican | — | 34.30% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Abraham Ribicoff (Democratic) 63.7%
▌James H. Brannen III (Republican) 34.3%
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Florida — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Stone | Democratic | 781031 | 43.38% | Elected |
| Jack Eckerd | Republican | 736674 | 40.91% | — |
| John Grady | American Independent | 282659 | 15.70% | — |
| Jim Fair | Independent | 117 | 0.01% | — |
| Henry J. Matthew | Independent | 35 | — | — |
| Hortense L. Arvan | Independent | 13 | — | — |
| Timothy L. "Tim" Adams | Independent | 10 | — | — |
Incumbent retired. Democratic gain. Incumbent resigned December 31, 1974 to give successor preferential seniority. Winner appointed January 1, 1975. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Richard Stone (Democratic) 43.4%
▌Jack Eckerd (Republican) 40.9%
▌John Grady (American) 15.7%
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Georgia — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman Talmadge | Democratic | 627376 | 71.74% | Elected |
| Jerry Johnson | Republican | 246866 | 28.23% | — |
| Write-Ins | Write-in | 313 | 0.04% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Herman Talmadge (Democratic) 71.7%
▌Jerry Johnson (Republican) 28.2%
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Hawaii — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Inouye | Democratic | 207454 | 82.91% | Elected |
| James D. Kimmel | People's | 42767 | 17.09% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Daniel Inouye (Democratic) 82.9%
▌James D. Kimmel (Independent) 17.1%
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Idaho — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Church | Democratic | 145140 | 56.07% | Elected |
| Robert L. Smith | Republican | 109072 | 42.14% | — |
| Jean Stoddard | American | 4635 | 1.79% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank Church (Democratic) 56.1%
▌Robert L. Smith (Republican) 42.1%
▌Jean Stoddard (American) 1.8%
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Illinois — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson III | Democratic | — | 62.20% | Elected |
| George Burditt | Republican | — | 37.20% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Adlai Stevenson III (Democratic) 62.2%
▌George Burditt (Republican) 37.2%
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Indiana — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Bayh | Democratic | 889269 | 50.73% | Elected |
| Richard Lugar | Republican | 814117 | 46.44% | — |
| Don L. Lee | American | 49592 | 2.83% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Birch Bayh (Democratic) 50.7%
▌Richard Lugar (Republican) 46.4%
▌Don L. Lee (American) 2.8%
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Iowa — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Culver | Democratic | 462947 | 52.04% | Elected |
| David M. Stanley | Republican | 420546 | 47.28% | — |
| Lorin E. Oxley | American | 6028 | 0.68% | — |
Incumbent retired. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Culver (Democratic) 52.0%
▌David M. Stanley (Republican) 47.3%
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Kansas — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Dole | Republican | 403983 | 50.85% | Elected |
| William R. Roy | Democratic | 390451 | 49.15% | — |
| Write-Ins | None | 3 | 0.00% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bob Dole (Republican) 50.9%
▌William R. Roy (Democratic) 49.1%
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Kentucky — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Ford | Democratic | 398887 | 53.56% | Elected |
| Marlow Cook | Republican | 328260 | 44.08% | — |
| William E. Parker | American | 17551 | 2.36% | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. Incumbent resigned December 27, 1974 to give successor preferential seniority. Winner appointed December 28, 1974. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Wendell Ford (Democratic) 53.5%
▌Marlow Cook (Republican) 44.1%
▌William E. Parker (American) 2.4%
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Louisiana — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell B. Long | Democratic | 434643 | 100.00% | Elected |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Russell B. Long (Democratic)
Unopposed
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Maryland — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Mathias | Republican | — | 57.30% | Elected |
| Barbara Mikulski | Democratic | — | 42.70% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles Mathias (Republican) 57.3%
▌Barbara Mikulski (Democratic) 42.7%
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Missouri — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Eagleton | Democratic | 735433 | 60.07% | Elected |
| Thomas B. Curtis | Republican | 480900 | 39.28% | — |
| Cliff Talmage | Independent | 7970 | 0.65% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thomas Eagleton (Democratic) 60.1%
▌Thomas B. Curtis (Republican) 39.3%
▌Cliff Talmage (Independent) 0.6%
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Nevada — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Laxalt | Republican | 79605 | 46.97% | Elected |
| Harry Reid | Democratic | 78981 | 46.60% | — |
| Jack C. Doyle | Independent American Party (Nevada) | 10887 | 6.42% | — |
Incumbent retired. Republican gain. Incumbent resigned December 17, 1974 to give successor preferential seniority. Winner appointed December 18, 1974. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Paul Laxalt (Republican) 47.0%
▌Harry Reid (Democratic) 46.6%
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New Hampshire — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis C. Wyman | Republican | — | 49.70% | Elected |
| John A. Durkin | Democratic | — | 49.70% | — |
Incumbent retired. Republican hold. Incumbent resigned December 31, 1974 and successor was appointed the same day. Election was later contested and voided. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Louis C. Wyman (Republican) 49.7%
▌John A. Durkin (Democratic) 49.7%
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New York — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Javits | Republican | 2340188 | 45.32% | Elected |
| Ramsey Clark | Democratic | 1973781 | 38.23% | — |
| Barbara A. Keating | Conservative | 822584 | 15.93% | — |
| Rebecca Finch | Socialist Workers | 7727 | 0.15% | — |
| William F Dowling Jr. | Courage | 7459 | 0.14% | — |
| Robert E. Massi | Socialist Labor | 4037 | 0.08% | — |
| Mildred Edelman | Communist | 3876 | 0.08% | — |
| Elijah C. Boyd Jr. | U.S. Labor | 3798 | 0.07% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jacob Javits (Republican) 45.3%
▌Ramsey Clark (Democratic) 38.2%
▌Barbara A. Keating (Conservative) 15.9%
Others
▌Rebecca Finch (Socialist Workers) 0.1%
▌William F. Dowling Jr. (Courage) 0.1%
▌Robert E. Massi (Socialist Labor) 0.1%
▌Mildred Edelman (Communist) 0.1%
▌Elijah Boyd Jr. (Labor) 0.1%
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North Carolina — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Burren Morgan | Democratic | — | 62.10% | Elected |
| William E. Stevens | Republican | — | 37.00% | — |
Incumbent retired. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert Burren Morgan (Democratic) 62.1%
▌William E. Stevens (Republican) 37.0%
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North Dakota — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Young | Republican | — | 48.40% | Elected |
| William L. Guy | Democratic-NPL | — | 48.30% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Milton Young (Republican) 48.4%
▌William L. Guy (Democratic-NPL) 48.3%
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Ohio — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn | Democratic | 1930670 | 64.60% | Elected |
| Ralph Perk | Republican | 918133 | 30.70% | — |
| Kathleen G. Harroff | Independent | 76882 | 2.60% | — |
| Richard B. Kay | Independent | 61921 | 2.10% | — |
| John O'Neill | Independent | 257 | 0.00% | — |
| Ronald E. Girkins | Independent | 88 | 0.00% | — |
Interim appointee lost nomination. Democratic hold. Incumbent resigned December 23, 1974 to give successor preferential seniority. Winner appointed December 24, 1974. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Glenn (Democratic) 64.6%
▌Ralph Perk (Republican) 30.7%
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Oklahoma — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Bellmon | Republican | 390997 | 49.40% | Elected |
| Ed Edmondson | Democratic | 387162 | 48.90% | — |
| Paul E. Trent | Independent | 13650 | 1.70% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Henry Bellmon (Republican) 49.4%
▌Ed Edmondson (Democratic) 48.9%
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Oregon — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Packwood | Republican | 420984 | 54.93% | Elected |
| Betty Roberts | Democratic | 338591 | 44.18% | — |
| Jason Boe | Write-In | 5072 | 0.66% | — |
| Misc. | Write-In | 1767 | 0.23% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bob Packwood (Republican) 54.9%
▌Betty Roberts (Democratic) 44.2%
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Pennsylvania — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Schweiker | Republican | 1843317 | 53.00% | Elected |
| Peter F. Flaherty | Democratic | 1596121 | 45.89% | — |
| George W. Shankey | Constitution | 38004 | 1.09% | — |
| Other | Write-in | 370 | 0.01% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Richard Schweiker (Republican) 53.0%
▌Peter F. Flaherty (Democratic) 45.9%
▌George W. Shankey (Constitution) 1.1%
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South Carolina — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fritz Hollings | Democratic | — | 69.50% | Elected |
| Gwenyfred Bush | Republican | — | 28.60% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Fritz Hollings (Democratic) 69.5%
▌Gwenyfred Bush (Republican) 28.6%
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South Dakota — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George McGovern | Democratic | 147929 | 53.04% | Elected |
| Leo K. Thorsness | Republican | 130955 | 46.96% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George McGovern (Democratic) 53.0%
▌Leo K. Thorsness (Republican) 47.0%
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Utah — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Garn | Republican | 210299 | 49.99% | Elected |
| Wayne Owens | Democratic | 185377 | 44.07% | — |
| Bruce Bangerter | American | 24966 | 5.94% | — |
Incumbent retired. Republican hold. Incumbent resigned December 20, 1974 to give successor preferential seniority. Winner appointed December 21, 1974. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jake Garn (Republican) 50.0%
▌Wayne Owens (Democratic) 44.1%
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Vermont — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Leahy | Democratic | 70629 | 49.47% | Elected |
| Richard W. Mallary | Republican | 66223 | 46.38% | — |
| Bernie Sanders | Liberty Union | 5901 | 4.13% | — |
| Other | Write-in | 19 | 0.00% | — |
Incumbent retired. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Patrick Leahy (Democratic) 49.5%
▌Richard W. Mallary (Republican) 46.4%
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Washington — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Magnuson | Democratic | 611811 | 60.70% | Elected |
| Jack Metcalf | Republican | 363626 | 36.08% | — |
| Gene Goosman | American Independent | 19871 | 1.97% | — |
| Clare Fraenzl | Socialist Workers | 8176 | 0.81% | — |
| Pat Ruckert | U.S. Labor | 4363 | 0.43% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Warren Magnuson (Democratic) 60.7%
▌Jack Metcalf (Republican) 36.1%
Others
▌Gene Goosman (American Independent) 2.0%
▌Clare Fraenzl (Socialist Workers) 0.8%
▌Pat Ruckert (U.S. Labor) 0.4%
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Wisconsin — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord Nelson | Democratic | 740700 | 61.80% | Elected |
| Tom Petri | Republican | 429327 | 35.80% | — |
| Gerald L. McFarren | American | 24003 | 2.00% | — |
| Roman Blenski | Lowering the Property Tax | 5396 | 0.60% | — |
| Write-Ins | Write-in | 69 | 0.00% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Gaylord Nelson (Democratic) 61.8%
▌Tom Petri (Republican) 35.8%
Sources & further reading
Results: final · partial coverage · Elected candidates in regular races; continuing senators are not included
| Party / candidate | Votes | Vote share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Allen · Alabama | — | — | 1 | — |
| Mike Gravel · Alaska | — | — | 1 | — |
| Barry Goldwater · Arizona | — | — | 1 | — |
| Dale Bumpers · Arkansas | — | — | 1 | — |
| Alan Cranston · California | — | — | 1 | — |
| Gary Hart · Colorado | — | — | 1 | — |
| Abraham Ribicoff · Connecticut | — | — | 1 | — |
| Richard Stone · Florida | — | — | 1 | — |
| Herman Talmadge · Georgia | — | — | 1 | — |
| Daniel Inouye · Hawaii | — | — | 1 | — |
| Frank Church · Idaho | — | — | 1 | — |
| Adlai Stevenson III · Illinois | — | — | 1 | — |
| Birch Bayh · Indiana | — | — | 1 | — |
| John Culver · Iowa | — | — | 1 | — |
| Bob Dole · Kansas | — | — | 1 | — |
| Wendell Ford · Kentucky | — | — | 1 | — |
| Russell B. Long · Louisiana | — | — | 1 | — |
| Charles Mathias · Maryland | — | — | 1 | — |
| Thomas Eagleton · Missouri | — | — | 1 | — |
| Paul Laxalt · Nevada | — | — | 1 | — |
| Louis C. Wyman · New Hampshire | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jacob Javits · New York | — | — | 1 | — |
| Robert Burren Morgan · North Carolina | — | — | 1 | — |
| Milton Young · North Dakota | — | — | 1 | — |
| John Glenn · Ohio | — | — | 1 | — |
| Henry Bellmon · Oklahoma | — | — | 1 | — |
| Bob Packwood · Oregon | — | — | 1 | — |
| Richard Schweiker · Pennsylvania | — | — | 1 | — |
| Fritz Hollings · South Carolina | — | — | 1 | — |
| George McGovern · South Dakota | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jake Garn · Utah | — | — | 1 | — |
| Patrick Leahy · Vermont | — | — | 1 | — |
| Warren Magnuson · Washington | — | — | 1 | — |
| Gaylord Nelson · Wisconsin | — | — | 1 | — |
The seat diagram shows only regular seats contested in this cycle, not the full Senate. Special races remain available in the state selector. Early cycles span two years and use legislative selection; missing or non-comparable vote totals are left blank. Candidate ideology is used where sourced; otherwise the broad election-era party tradition is used. Unassessed candidates are not assigned an ideology.
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U.S. Senate historical party divisions