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United States elections · 2006 · 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.

Arizona — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Jon KylRepublican81439853.34%Elected
Jim PedersonDemocratic66414143.50%—
Richard MackLibertarian482313.16%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jon Kyl (Republican) 53.3%

▌Jim Pederson (Democratic) 43.5%

▌Richard Mack (Libertarian) 3.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

California — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Dianne FeinsteinDemocratic507628959.43%Elected
Dick MountjoyRepublican299082235.02%—
Todd ChretienGreen1470741.72%—
Michael S. MettiLibertarian1338511.57%—
Marsha FeinlandPeace and Freedom1177641.38%—
Don GrundmannAmerican Independent753500.88%—
Kent Mesplay (write-in)Green1600.00%—
Jeffrey Mackler (write-in)Independent1080.00%—
Lea Sherman (write-in)Independent470.00%—
Connor Vlakancic (write-in)Independent110.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Dianne Feinstein (Democratic) 59.4%

▌Dick Mountjoy (Republican) 35.2%

Others

▌Don Grundmann (American Independent) 1.8%

▌Todd Chretien (Green) 1.7%

▌Michael Metti (Libertarian) 1.6%

▌Marsha Feinland (Peace and Freedom) 1.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Connecticut — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joe LiebermanIndependent Democrat56409549.70%Elected
Ned LamontDemocratic45084439.73%—
Alan SchlesingerRepublican1091989.62%—
Ralph FerrucciGreen59220.60%—
Timothy KnibbsConcerned Citizens46380.40%—
Carl E. VassarWrite-in800.00%—

Incumbent lost renomination, but re-elected as an independent. Independent Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joe Lieberman (CFL) 49.7%

▌Ned Lamont (Democratic) 39.7%

▌Alan Schlesinger (Republican) 9.6%

Others

▌Ralph Ferrucci (Green) 0.5%

▌Timothy Knibbs (Concerned Citizens) 0.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Delaware — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Tom CarperDemocratic—67.10%Elected
Jan C. TingRepublican—27.40%—
Christine O'DonnellWrite-in—4.40%—
William E. MorrisLibertarian26711.10%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Tom Carper (Democratic) 67.1%

▌Jan C. Ting (Republican) 27.4%

▌Christine O'Donnell (Write-in) 4.4%

▌William E. Morris (Libertarian) 1.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Florida — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bill NelsonDemocratic289054860.30%Elected
Katherine HarrisRepublican182612738.10%—
Belinda NoahIndependent248800.52%—
Brian MooreIndependent196950.41%—
Floyd Ray FrazierIndependent166280.35%—
Roy TannerIndependent155620.32%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bill Nelson (Democratic) 60.3%

▌Katherine Harris (Republican) 38.1%

Others

▌Belinda Noah (Independent) 0.5%

▌Brian Moore (Green) 0.4%

▌Floyd Ray Frazier (Independent) 0.3%

▌Roy Tanner (Independent) 0.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Hawaii — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Daniel AkakaDemocratic21033061.40%Elected
Cynthia ThielenRepublican12609736.78%—
Lloyd MallanLibertarian64151.90%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Daniel Akaka (Democratic) 61.4%

▌Cynthia Thielen (Republican) 36.8%

▌Lloyd Mallan (Libertarian) 1.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Indiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Richard LugarRepublican117155387.30%Elected
Steve OsbornLibertarian16882012.59%—
Write-InsNo party7380.10%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Richard Lugar (Republican) 87.3%

▌Steve Osborn (Libertarian) 12.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Maine — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Olympia SnoweRepublican40259874.01%Elected
Jean Hay BrightDemocratic11198420.59%—
Bill SlavickIndependent292205.37%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Olympia Snowe (Republican) 74.4%

▌Jean Hay Bright (Democratic) 20.5%

▌Bill Slavick (Independent) 5.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Maryland — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ben CardinDemocratic96547754.21%Elected
Michael S. SteeleRepublican78718244.20%—
Kevin ZeeseGreen275641.55%—

Incumbent retired. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ben Cardin (Democratic) 54.2%

▌Michael Steele (Republican) 44.2%

▌Kevin Zeese (Green) 1.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Massachusetts — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ted KennedyDemocratic150073869.30%Elected
Kenneth ChaseRepublican66153230.55%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ted Kennedy (Democratic) 69.5%

▌Kenneth Chase (Republican) 30.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Michigan — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Debbie StabenowDemocratic215127856.91%Elected
Michael BouchardRepublican155959741.26%—
Leonard SchwartzLibertarian270120.71%—
David SoleGreen238900.63%—
Dennis FitzSimonsConstitution183410.50%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Debbie Stabenow (Democratic) 56.9%

▌Mike Bouchard (Republican) 41.3%

Others

▌Leonard Schwartz (Libertarian) 0.7%

▌David Sole (Green) 0.6%

▌W. Dennis FitzSimons (Constitution) 0.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Minnesota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Amy KlobucharDFL127884958.06%Elected
Mark KennedyRepublican—37.90%—
Robert FitzgeraldIndependence711943.23%—
Michael CavlanGreen—0.50%—
Ben PowersConstitution54080.25%—

Incumbent retired. Democratic (DFL) hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 58.1%

▌Mark Kennedy (Republican) 37.9%

▌Robert Fitzgerald (Independence) 3.2%

Others

▌Michael Cavlan (Green) 0.5%

▌Ben Powers (Constitution) 0.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Mississippi — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Trent LottRepublican38839963.58%Elected
Erik R. FlemingDemocratic21300034.87%—
Harold TaylorLibertarian95221.56%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Trent Lott (Republican) 63.6%

▌Erik Fleming (Democratic) 34.8%

▌Harold Taylor (Libertarian)

1.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Missouri — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Claire McCaskillDemocratic105525549.58%Elected
Jim TalentRepublican100694147.30%—
Frank GilmourLibertarian477922.25%—
Lydia LewisProgressive183830.86%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Claire McCaskill (Democratic) 49.6%

▌Jim Talent (Republican) 47.3%

Others

▌Frank Gilmour (Libertarian) 1.2%

▌Lydia Lewis (Green) 0.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Montana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Jon TesterDemocratic19984549.16%Elected
Conrad BurnsRepublican19628348.29%—
Stan JonesLibertarian103772.55%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jon Tester (Democratic) 49.2%

▌Conrad Burns (Republican) 48.3%

▌Stan Jones (Libertarian) 2.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Nebraska — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ben NelsonDemocratic37838863.88%Elected
Pete RickettsRepublican21392836.12%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ben Nelson (Democratic) 63.9%

▌Pete Ricketts (Republican) 36.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Nevada — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John EnsignRepublican32250155.36%Elected
Jack CarterDemocratic23879640.99%—
None of These Candidates82321.41%—
David K. SchumannIndependent American Party (Nevada)77741.33%—
Brendan TrainorLibertarian52690.90%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Ensign (Republican) 55.4%

▌Jack Carter (Democratic) 41.0%

Others

None of These Candidates 1.4%

▌David Schumann (Constitution) 1.3%

▌Brendan Trainor (Libertarian) 0.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

New Jersey — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bob MenendezDemocratic120084353.30%Elected
Thomas Kean, Jr.Republican99777544.30%—
Len FlynnLibertarian146370.65%—
Edward ForchionMarijuana115930.52%—
J. M. CarterIndependent79180.35%—
N. Leonard SmithIndependent62430.28%—
Daryl BrooksIndependent51380.20%—
Angela LariscySocialist Workers34330.20%—
Gregory PasonSocialist24900.11%—

Interim appointee elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bob Menendez (Democratic) 53.4%

▌Thomas Kean Jr. (Republican) 44.3%

Others

▌Len Flynn (Libertarian) 0.7%

▌Ed Forchion (Marijuana) 0.5%

▌J. M. Carter (Independent) 0.4%

▌N. Leonard Smith (Independent) 0.3%

▌Daryl Brooks (Independent) 0.2%

▌Angela Lariscy (Socialist Workers) 0.2%

▌Greg Pason (Socialist) 0.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

New Mexico — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Jeff BingamanDemocratic39436570.61%Elected
Allen McCullochRepublican16382629.33%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jeff Bingaman (Democratic) 70.6%

▌Allen McCulloch (Republican) 29.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

New York — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Hillary ClintonDemocratic—67.00%Elected
John SpencerRepublican—31.00%—
Howie HawkinsGreen554691.18%—
Jeff RussellLibertarian—0.40%—
Bill Van AukenSocialist Equality—0.20%—
Róger CaleroSocialist Workers—0.20%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Hillary Clinton (Democratic) 67.0%

▌John Spencer (Republican) 31.0%

Others

▌Howie Hawkins (Green) 1.2%

▌Jeff Russell (Libertarian) 0.4%

▌Bill Van Auken (Socialist Equality) 0.2%

▌Róger Calero (Socialist Workers) 0.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

North Dakota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Kent ConradDemocratic–NPL15014668.83%Elected
Dwight GrotbergRepublican6441729.53%—
Roland RiemersIndependent21941.01%—
James GermalicIndependent13950.64%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Kent Conrad (Democratic-NPL) 68.8%

▌Dwight Grotberg (Republican) 29.5%

Others

▌Roland Riemers (Independent) 1.0%

▌James Germalic (Independent) 0.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Ohio — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Sherrod BrownDemocratic225736956.16%Elected
Mike DeWineRepublican176103743.82%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Sherrod Brown (Democratic) 56.2%

▌Mike DeWine (Republican) 43.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Pennsylvania — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bob Casey, Jr.Democratic239298458.64%Elected
Rick SantorumRepublican168477841.28%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bob Casey Jr. (Democratic) 58.7%

▌Rick Santorum (Republican) 41.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Rhode Island — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocratic20604353.52%Elected
Lincoln ChafeeRepublican17895046.48%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic) 53.5%

▌Lincoln Chafee (Republican) 46.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Tennessee — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bob CorkerRepublican92991150.71%Elected
Harold Ford, Jr.Democratic87997647.99%—
Ed ChoateIndependent108310.59%—
David GatchellIndependent37460.20%—
Emory "Bo" HeywardIndependent35800.20%—
H. Gary KeplingerIndependent30330.17%—
Chris LugoGreen25890.14%—

Incumbent retired. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bob Corker (Republican) 50.7%

▌Harold Ford Jr. (Democratic) 48.0%

Others

▌Ed Choate (Independent) 0.6%

▌David Gatchell (Independent) 0.2%

▌Emory "Bo" Heyward (Independent) 0.2%

▌H. Gary Keplinger (Independent) 0.2%

▌Chris Lugo (Green) 0.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Texas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Kay Bailey HutchisonRepublican266178961.69%Elected
Barbara Ann RadnofskyDemocratic155520236.04%—
Scott JamesonLibertarian976722.26%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Kay Bailey Hutchison (Republican) 61.7%

▌Barbara Ann Radnofsky (Democratic) 36.0%

▌Scott Jameson (Libertarian) 2.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Utah — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Orrin HatchRepublican35623862.36%Elected
Pete AshdownDemocratic17745931.06%—
Scott BradleyConstitution215263.77%—
Roger PricePersonal Choice90891.59%—
Dave SeelyLibertarian44280.78%—
Julian HatchGreen25120.44%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Orrin Hatch (Republican) 62.6%

▌Pete Ashdown (Democratic) 30.8%

▌Scott Bradley (Constitution) 3.8%

Others

▌Roger Price (Personal Choice) 1.6%

▌Dave Seely (Libertarian) 0.8%

▌Julian Hatch (Green) 0.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Vermont — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bernie SandersIndependent17163865.40%Elected
Richard TarrantRepublican8492432.30%—
Cris EricsonIndependent17350.66%—
Craig HillGreen15360.59%—
Peter D. MossIndependent15180.58%—
Peter DiamondstoneLiberty Union8010.31%—

Incumbent retired. Independent hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bernie Sanders (Independent) 65.4%

▌Richard Tarrant (Republican) 32.3%

Others

▌Cris Ericson (Independent) 0.6%

▌Craig Hill (Green) 0.5%

▌Peter Moss (Independent) 0.5%

▌Peter Diamondstone (Liberty Union) 0.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Jim WebbDemocratic117560649.59%Elected
George AllenRepublican116627749.20%—
Gail ParkerIndependent Greens261021.10%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jim Webb (Democratic) 49.6%

▌George Allen (Republican) 49.2%

▌Gail Parker (Independent Greens) 1.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Washington — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Maria CantwellDemocratic118465956.85%Elected
Mike McGavickRepublican83210639.93%—
Bruce GuthrieLibertarian293311.41%—
Aaron DixonGreen212541.02%—
Robin AdairIndependent163840.79%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Maria Cantwell (Democratic) 56.9%

▌Mike McGavick (Republican) 39.9%

Others

▌Bruce Guthrie (Libertarian) 1.4%

▌Aaron Dixon (Green) 1.0%

▌Robin Adair (Independent) 0.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

West Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert ByrdDemocratic29627664.40%Elected
John RaeseRepublican15504333.70%—
Jesse JohnsonMountain85651.90%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert Byrd (Democratic) 64.4%

▌John Raese (Republican) 33.7%

▌Jesse Johnson (Mountain) 1.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Wisconsin — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Herb KohlDemocratic143921467.31%Elected
Robert LorgeRepublican63029929.48%—
Rae VogelerGreen424341.98%—
Ben GlatzelIndependent250961.17%—
ScatteredOther12540.06%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Herb Kohl (Democratic) 67.3%

▌Robert Lorge (Republican) 29.5%

Others

▌Rae Vogeler (Green) 2.0%

▌Ben Glatzel (Independent) 1.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Wyoming — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Craig L. ThomasRepublican13517469.99%Elected
Dale GroutageDemocratic5767129.86%—
Write-insWrite-in2910.15%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Craig L. Thomas (Republican) 70.0%

▌Dale Groutage (Democratic) 29.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab / House Clerk: Senate returns

Results: final · partial coverage · Elected candidates in regular races; continuing senators are not included

Senate — recorded results
Party / candidateVotesVote shareSeatsElectoral votes
Jon Kyl · Arizona——1—
Dianne Feinstein · California——1—
Joe Lieberman · Connecticut——1—
Tom Carper · Delaware——1—
Bill Nelson · Florida——1—
Daniel Akaka · Hawaii——1—
Richard Lugar · Indiana——1—
Olympia Snowe · Maine——1—
Ben Cardin · Maryland——1—
Ted Kennedy · Massachusetts——1—
Debbie Stabenow · Michigan——1—
Amy Klobuchar · Minnesota——1—
Trent Lott · Mississippi——1—
Claire McCaskill · Missouri——1—
Jon Tester · Montana——1—
Ben Nelson · Nebraska——1—
John Ensign · Nevada——1—
Bob Menendez · New Jersey——1—
Jeff Bingaman · New Mexico——1—
Hillary Clinton · New York——1—
Kent Conrad · North Dakota——1—
Sherrod Brown · Ohio——1—
Bob Casey, Jr. · Pennsylvania——1—
Sheldon Whitehouse · Rhode Island——1—
Bob Corker · Tennessee——1—
Kay Bailey Hutchison · Texas——1—
Orrin Hatch · Utah——1—
Bernie Sanders · Vermont——1—
Jim Webb · Virginia——1—
Maria Cantwell · Washington——1—
Robert Byrd · West Virginia——1—
Herb Kohl · Wisconsin——1—
Craig L. Thomas · Wyoming——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.

Sources & further reading

U.S. Senate historical party divisions

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab: Senate returns