Class III U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania
1968 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Nominee
Richard Schweiker
Joseph S. Clark, Jr.
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
2,399,762
2,117,662
Percentage
51.9%
45.8%
County results
Schweiker: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Clark: 50–60% 60–70%
U.S. senator before election
Joseph S. Clark, Jr.
Democratic
Elected U.S. Senator
Richard Schweiker
Republican
The 1968 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Joseph S. Clark, Jr. sought re-election to another term, but was defeated by Republican nominee Richard Schweiker .
Major candidates [ ]
Democratic [ ]
Joseph S. Clark, Jr. , incumbent U.S. Senator
Republican [ ]
Richard Schweiker , U.S. Representative
Results [ ]
See also [ ]
United States Senate elections, 1968
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