1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia

none January 2019 March 2026 September 2023 1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia November 3, 1970 West Virginia presidential no 1964 United States Senate election in West Virginia 1964 1976 United States Senate election in West Virginia 1976 File:Robert C. Byrd – 1967.jpg 150x150px Robert Byrd Democratic Party (United States) 345,965 77.64% 3x4.svg Elmer Dodson Republican Party (United States) 99,658 22.36% File:1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia results map by county.svg 250px County resultsByrd: #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% U.S. Senator Robert Byrd Democratic Party (United States) Robert Byrd Democratic Party (United States) The 1970 United States Senate election in West Virginia was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent senator Robert Byrd won re-election by the biggest margin at that point in his career. Background The election was held during the 1970 United States Senate elections. In the election Democrats maintained their majority, but lost seats. Results Democratic primary 1970 West Virginia United States Senate Democratic Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=6544 WV US Senate January 12, 2019 Democratic Party (United States) Robert Byrd (incumbent) 391,450 88.96% N/A Democratic Party (United States) John J. McOwen 24,286 11.04% N/A General Election 1970 West Virginia United States Senate General Election https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=6544 WV US Senate January 12, 2019 Democratic Party (United States) Robert Byrd (incumbent) 345,965 77.64% +9.97% Republican Party (United States) Elmer Dodson 99,658 22.36% -9.97% References United States Senate 1970 West Virginia Category:Robert Byrd