1970 United States Senate election in Hawaii
November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Hiram Fong Cecil Heftel
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 124,163 116,597
Percentage 51.57% 48.43%
County results
Fong:      50–60%
U.S. senator before election

Hiram Fong
Republican

 Elected U.S. Senator

Hiram Fong
Republican

The 1970 United States Senate election in Hawaii took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Senator Hiram Fong was re-elected to a third term in office, narrowly defeating Democratic businessman Cecil Heftel.

According to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Fong's support for the Vietnam War led to his close-call in the 1970 election.[1] As of 2024, this remains the last U.S. Senate election in Hawaii won by a Republican.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic Senate primary[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cecil Heftel 78,934 62.44%
Democratic Tony Hodges 30,430 24.07%
Democratic Neil Abercrombie 17,058 13.49%
Total votes 126,422 100.00%

General election

Results

1970 United States Senate election in Hawaii[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Hiram Fong (incumbent) 124,163 51.57% Decrease1.47
Democratic Cecil Heftel 116,597 48.43% Increase2.08
Total votes 240,760 100.00%

See also

References

  1. ↑ Apgar, Sally (August 19, 2004). "Hawaii Icon - The senator's rich life mirrored the ambitions of a brash young state". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Where Have You Gone, Neil Abercrombie?". October 9, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Our Campaigns - HI US Senate - D Primary Race - Oct 03, 1970".
  4. ↑ "Our Campaigns - HI US Senate Race - Nov 03, 1970".
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