United States Senate election in Arizona, 1976
United States Senate election in Arizona, 1976
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The 1976 United States Senate election in Arizona took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Republican senator Paul Fannin decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. Democrat Dennis DeConcini won the open seat.
Major candidates
Democratic
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Results
General election results[1] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
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±% |
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Democratic |
Dennis DeConcini |
400,334 |
54.01% |
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Republican |
Sam Steiger |
321,236 |
43.34% |
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Independent |
Bob Field |
10,765 |
1.45% |
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Libertarian |
Allan Norwitz |
7,310 |
0.99% |
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Independent |
Wm. Mathews Feighan |
1,565 |
0.21% |
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Majority |
79,098 |
8.68% |
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Turnout |
741,210 |
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Democratic gain from Republican |
Swing |
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