1970 United States Senate election in Hawaii

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.

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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

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

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