The 1970 Texas Senate election was held on November 3, 1970, to determine which party would control the Texas Senate for the following two years in the 62nd Texas Legislature. Sixteen out of the 31 seats in the Texas Senate were up for election and the primary was held on May 2, 1970, with run-offs held on June 6. Prior to the election, 29 seats were held by Democrats and 2 seats were held by Republicans. The general election saw Democrats maintain their majority in the State Senate.
Retirements Democrats District 2: Jack Strong retired. District 6: Criss Cole retired. District 19: Red Berry retired. District 31: Grady Hazlewood retired.
Results District 2
District 4
District 6
District 7
District 10
District 12
District 13
District 19
District 21
District 22
District 23
District 24
District 26
District 28
District 30
District 31
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