1966 United States Senate election in Montana

The 1966 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 8, 1966. Incumbent United States Senator Lee Metcalf, who was first elected to the Senate in 1960, ran for re-election. He won the Democratic primary uncontested, and moved on to the general election, where he was opposed by Tim M. Babcock, the Republican nominee and the Governor of Montana. Though the race remained close, Metcalf was able to expand on his 1960 margin of victory, and defeated Babcock to win a second term.

1966 United States Senate election in Montana

November 8, 1966
 
Nominee Lee Metcalf Tim Babcock
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 138,166 121,697
Percentage 53.17% 46.83%

County results
Metcalf:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Babcock:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Lee Metcalf
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Lee Metcalf
Democratic

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