United States Senate election in Arizona, 1976

United States Senate election in Arizona, 1976

November 2, 1976
Nominee Dennis DeConcini Sam Steiger Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 400,334 321,236 Percentage 54.0% 43.3%
U.S. Senate election results map. Blue denotes counties won by DeConcini. Red denotes those won by Steiger.
U.S. Senator before election Paul Fannin Republican Elected U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini Democratic

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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 third term. Democrat Dennis DeConcini won the open seat.

Major candidates

Democratic

• Dennis DeConcini, attorney and businessman

Republican

• Sam Steiger, U.S. Congressman of Arizona's 3rd congressional district

Results

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