1968 United States Senate election in Connecticut

The 1968 United States Senate election in Connecticut took place on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Abraham Ribicoff was re-elected to a second term in office over Republican U.S. Representative Edwin H. May Jr.

1968 United States Senate election in Connecticut

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NomineeAbraham RibicoffEdwin H. May Jr.
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote655,043551,455
Percentage54.29%45.71%

County results
Ribicoff:      50–60%
May:      50-60%

U.S. senator before election

Abraham Ribicoff
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Abraham Ribicoff
Democratic

General election

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Results

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1968 United States Senate election in Connecticut[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticAbraham Ribicoff (inc.) 655,043 54.29%
RepublicanEdwin H. May Jr.551,45545.71%
Write-inAll others390.00%
Total votes1,206,537 100.00%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - CT US Senate Race - Nov 05, 1968". www.ourcampaigns.com.