1970 United States Senate election in Indiana
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Elections in Indiana |
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The 1970 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Vance Hartke was narrowly re-elected to a third term in office over Republican U.S. Representative Richard Roudebush.
General election
Candidates
- Vance Hartke, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1959
- Richard Roudebush, U.S. Representative from Noblesville
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Vance Hartke (inc.) | 870,990 | 50.12% | 4.21 | |
Republican | Richard Roudebush | 866,707 | 49.88% | 4.55 | |
Total votes | 1,737,697 | 100.00% | |||
Democratic hold |