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Revision as of 00:10, 13 August 2006
The U.S. Senate election, 1974 was an election for the United States Senate held in the wake of the Watergate scandal, Richard M. Nixon's resignation from the presidency, and Gerald Ford's subsequent pardon of Nixon. These circumstances benefitted the Democrats, and they made a net gain of three seats from the Republicans. This became four after the Senate voided the contested election in New Hampshire and Democrat John A. Durkin (D-NH) won a special election.
Democrats won an open seat in Vermont and unseated incumbents Peter H. Dominick (R-CO), Edward J. Gurney (R-FL), and Marlow Cook (R-KY). Republicans took an open seat in Nevada.
A notable first term Senator was former astronaut John Glenn (D-OH), who defeated sitting Senator Howard Metzenbaum in a primary and went on to win the general election. Running as a candidate in this election was Harry Reid, who was defeated by Paul Laxalt. Thirty years later, Reid would become Minority Leader in the Senate.
Senate contests in 1974
1 Election was contested; Wyman was seated, then resigned so that a new election could take place. Norris Cotton held the seat temporarily until a new special election in 1975 selected Durkin.
See also
Senate composition before and after elections
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