1962 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Georgia
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| | | Nominee | Herman Talmadge | Henry M. Henderson | | Party | Democratic | Democratic | Popular vote | 673,782 | 91,654 | Percentage | 88.03% | 11.79% | |
U.S. senator before election Herman Talmadge Democratic | Elected U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge Democratic | |
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The 1962 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 5, 1962. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge was re-elected to a second consecutive term in office, winning large victories in the primary and general elections.
At this time, Georgia was a one-party state. Talmadge's victory in the September 12 primary was tantamount to election, and he was unopposed in the general election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
1962 Democratic U.S. Senate primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Herman Talmadge (incumbent) | 673,782 | 88.03% |
| Democratic | Henry M. Henderson | 91,654 | 11.97% |
Total votes | 765,436 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1962 United States Senate election in Georgia[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Herman Talmadge (incumbent) | 306,250 | 100.00% | 0.03 |
Total votes | 306,250 | 100.00% | |
| Democratic hold | Swing | | |
See also
References
- ^ "GA US Senate - D Primary Race - Sep 12, 1962". Our Campaigns.
- ^ "GA US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1962". Our Campaigns.
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