United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, 1970

The 1970 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 3, 1970, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1960 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 92nd Congress from January 3, 1971 until January 3, 1973.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, 1970[1]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Democratic 5 1 0 +1 62.5% 51.10% 452,549 -1.45%
  Republican 3 0 1 -1 37.5% 48.59% 430,300 +1.14%
  American Independent 0 0 0 0 0% 0.30% 2,695 +0.30%
Totals 8 0 0 — 100% 100% 885,544

References

  1. ↑ http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electioninfo/index.aspx
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