United States Senate election in Utah, 1976

United States Senate election in Utah, 1976
Utah
November 2, 1976

 
Nominee Orrin Hatch Frank Moss
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 290,221 223,948
Percentage 55.59% 42.89%

U.S. Senator before election

Frank Moss
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Orrin Hatch
Republican

The 1976 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Frank Moss ran for re-election to a fourth term but was defeated by Republican challenger Orrin Hatch.

Major Candidates

Democratic

Republican

Results

General election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Orrin Hatch 290,221 55.59%
Democratic Frank Moss (Incumbent) 223,948 42,89%
Majority
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References


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