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The 1966 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democratic Senator Allen Ellender was elected to a sixth term in office.

On August 13, Ellender won the Democratic primary with 74.17% of the vote. At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state and the Democratic nomination was tantamount to victory. Ellender won the November general election without an opponent.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

1966 United States Senate Democratic primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Allen Ellender (incumbent) 494,619 74.17
Democratic J. D. DeBlieux 94,154 14.12
Democratic Troyce Guice 78,137 11.72
Total votes 666,910 100.00

General election

1966 United States Senate election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Allen Ellender (incumbent) 437,695 100.00% Steady
Total votes 437,695 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "LA US Senate – D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "LA US Senate". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
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