1970 United States Senate election in Missouri|
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County results
Symington: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Danforth: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% |
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The 1970 United States Senate election in Missouri took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Stuart Symington was re-elected to a fourth term in office over Republican John Danforth (who would eventually succeed the retiring Symington in 1976).
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Hershel V. Page
- Stuart Symington, incumbent Senator since 1953
- Lee C. Sutton, former State Representative from Monroe County (1955–61)
- William McKinley Thomas
- Douglas V. White
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
American Party primary
Candidates
- Gene Chapman
- Ralph A. DePugh, Jackson County deputy sheriff
- Lawrence "Red" Petty
Results
General election
Considered a safely Democratic state, Symington was seen as an overwhelming favorite, leading in one poll 54% to 28%.[5] His campaign focused on his seniority, criticizing Richard Nixon, and generally ignoring his opponent, even refusing debates.[6][7] That said, Danforth was seen as a possible contender for an upset.[8] Near the campaigns end, Danforth was seen as closing the gap, providing a real threat to Symington.[9] Symington won the race by just under 3 points.
Results
See also
References
- ^ "MO US Senate - D Primary". OurCampaigns. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ "She tried to ban 'Hair,' the nudie play, from opening in St. Louis". October 11, 2014.
- ^ "MO US Senate - R Primary". OurCampaigns. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ "MO US Senate - Amer Primary". OurCampaigns. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Apple Jr., R. W. (October 6, 1970). "Symington Confident of Success In Heavily Democratic Missouri". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Ayres Jr., B. Drummond (November 4, 1970). "SYMINGTON WINS 4TH SENATE TERM". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "Symington rejects debates demanded by Danforth". The Southeast Missourian. Associated Press. August 20, 1970. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ Apple Jr., R. W. (November 3, 1970). "Watching the Returns". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "Race gap is closing?". The Nevada Daily Mail. October 14, 1970. p. 2. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1970" (PDF). Clerk of the House of Representatives. p. 18.