1970 United States Senate election in Hawaii

1970 United States Senate election in Hawaii
← 1964 November 3, 1970 1976 →
 
Nominee Hiram Fong Cecil Heftel
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 124,163 116,597
Percentage 51.57% 48.43%
County results
Fong:      50–60%
U.S. senator before election

Hiram Fong
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Hiram Fong
Republican

Elections in Hawaii
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The 1970 United States Senate election in Hawaii took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Senator Hiram Fong was re-elected to a third term in office, narrowly defeating Democratic businessman Cecil Heftel.

According to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Fong's support for the Vietnam War led to his close-call in the 1970 election.[1] As of 2024, this remains the last U.S. Senate election in Hawaii won by a Republican.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic Senate primary[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cecil Heftel 78,934 62.44%
Democratic Tony Hodges 30,430 24.07%
Democratic Neil Abercrombie 17,058 13.49%
Total votes 126,422 100.00%

General election

Results

1970 United States Senate election in Hawaii[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Hiram Fong (incumbent) 124,163 51.57% Decrease1.47
Democratic Cecil Heftel 116,597 48.43% Increase2.08
Total votes 240,760 100.00%

See also

References

  1. ^ Apgar, Sally (August 19, 2004). "Hawaii Icon - The senator's rich life mirrored the ambitions of a brash young state". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Where Have You Gone, Neil Abercrombie?". October 9, 2012.
  3. ^ "Our Campaigns - HI US Senate - D Primary Race - Oct 03, 1970".
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - HI US Senate Race - Nov 03, 1970".
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