The 1968 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge was re-elected to a third consecutive term in office, winning large victories in the primary and general elections.
For the first time, Republicans held a primary election to nominate a candidate for U.S. Senate.
Democratic primary Candidates Maynard Jackson, Atlanta attorney for the National Labor Relations Board Herman Talmadge, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1953
Results
Republican primary Candidates E. Earl Patton, Fulton County businessman Jack Sells Results
General election Results
See also 1968 United States Senate elections
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