1970 United States Senate election in Utah
November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Frank Moss Laurence J. Burton
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 210,207 159,004
Percentage 56.16% 42.48%
County results
Moss:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Burton:      40–50%      50-60%      60-70%
U.S. senator before election

Frank Moss
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Senator

Frank Moss
Democratic

The 1970 United States Senate election in Utah was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democratic Senator Frank Moss was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating Republican U.S. Representative Laurence J. Burton.

As of 2024, this is the last time a Democrat won a U.S. Senate election in Utah.

General election

Candidates

Results

1970 U.S. Senate election in Utah[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Frank Moss (incumbent) 210,207 56.16% Decrease1.17
Republican Laurence J. Burton 159,004 42.48% Decrease0.19
American Independent Clyde B. Freeman 5,092 1.36% N/A
Total votes 374,303 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold

See also

References

  1. ↑ "UT US Senate". OurCampaigns. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
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