1974 United States Senate election in Georgia

none March 2026 September 2023 1974 United States Senate election in Georgia Georgia (U.S. state) 1956 Presidential no 1968 United States Senate election in Georgia 1968 1980 United States Senate election in Georgia 1980 November 5, 1974 150x150px Herman Talmadge (cropped).tif Herman Talmadge Democratic Party (United States) 627,376 71.76% 3x4.svg Jerry R. Johnson Republican Party (United States) 246,865 28.24% 1974 United States Senate election in Georgia results map by county.svg 250px County resultsTalmadge: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge Democratic Party (United States) Herman Talmadge Democratic Party (United States) The 1974 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge was re-elected to a fourth consecutive term in office, winning large victories in the primary and general elections. This was the last time a Democrat won re-election to the Class 3 seat in Georgia until 2022. Democratic primary Candidates Carlton Myers, Pine Mountain veterinarianhttps://www.nwtntoday.com/2008/03/27/dr-carlton-myers-sr/ Dr. Carlton Myers Sr Herman Talmadge, incumbent U.S. senator since 1953 Results Democratic primary resultshttp://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=337540 Our Campaigns - GA US Senate- D Primary Race - Aug 13, 1974 Democratic Party (United States) Herman Talmadge (incumbent) 523,133 81.47% Democratic Party (United States) Carlton Myers 119,011 18.53% 642,144 100.00% General election Results 1974 United States Senate election in Georgiahttp://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=6369 Our Campaigns - GA US Senate Race - Nov 05, 1974 Democratic Party (United States) Herman Talmadge (incumbent) 627,376 71.76% 5.75 Republican Party (United States) Jerry R. Johnson 246,865 28.24% 5.75 874,241 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) See also 1974 United States Senate elections References 1 1974 Georgia United States Senate