United States Senate election in Texas, 1970
United States Senate election in Texas, 1970
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The 1970 United States Senate election in Texas was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Ralph Yarborough was defeated by former Representative Lloyd Bentsen in the Democratic primary. Bentsen then defeated Representative (and future President) George H.W. Bush in the general election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Campaign
Yarborough, a liberal icon, was challenged by the more moderate Bentsen in the Democratic primary. In what was characterized as an extremely bitter campaign, Bentsen accused Yarborough of supporting desegregation busing and criticized his opposition to the Vietnam War.[1] Many Texas liberals threatened to support the Republican Bush if Bentsen won the primary, believing that the liberal wing of the Texas Democratic Party would be threatened if Bentsen were elected.[1] Bentsen ultimately defeated Yarborough in the Democratic primary on May 2, 1970.[2]
Results
Democratic primary results[2] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Lloyd Bentsen |
841,316 |
53.7 |
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Democratic |
Ralph Yarborough (incumbent) |
726,477 |
46.3 |
Republican
General election
The general election was held November 7, 1970. Bentsen defeated Bush, 53.6% – 46.5%.[3]
Results
General election results[4] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Democratic |
Lloyd Bentsen |
1,194,069 |
53.6 |
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Republican |
George H.W. Bush |
1,035,794 |
46.5 |
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