1970 United States Senate election in Tennessee

The 1970 United States Senate election in Tennessee was held on November 3, 1970. Republican Bill Brock defeated Democratic incumbent Albert Gore, Sr. who ran for a fourth term. With Brock's victory, Republicans held both of Tennessee's U.S. Senate seats for the first time since Reconstruction in 1871. He was also the first Republican to hold this seat since 1875.

1970 United States Senate election in Tennessee

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Bill Brock Albert Gore Sr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 562,645 519,858
Percentage 51.3% 47.4%

County results
Brock:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Gore:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

U.S. senator before election

Albert Gore Sr.
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Bill Brock
Republican

Major candidates

Democratic

Republican

1970 Republican Senate primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Brock 176,073 74.86%
Republican Tex Ritter 54,401 23.05%
Republican J. Durelle Boles 4,942 2.09%

Results

1970 United States Senate election in Tennessee[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Brock 562,645 51.29
Democratic Albert Gore Sr. (Incumbent) 519,858 47.39
American Independent Cecil Pitard 8,691 0.79
Independent Dan R. East 5,845 0.53
None Scattering 2 0.00
Majority 42,787 3.90
Turnout 1,097,041
Republican hold

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