The 1970 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Hugh Scott won re-election, defeating Democratic nominee William Sesler.
Democratic primary Candidates Frank Mesaros, Orthodox priest from Harrisburg Norval Reece, civil rights activist and senior aide to the Eugene McCarthy 1968 presidential campaign William Sesler, State Senator from Erie
General election Candidates Frank W. Gaydosh (Constitution) Herman A. Johnson (Socialist Labor) Robin Maisel (Socialist Workers) W. Henry McFarland (American Independent) William R. Mimms (Consumer) William Sesler, State Senator from Erie (Democratic) Hugh Scott, incumbent U.S. Senator (Republican)
Results
See also 1970 United States Senate elections
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