1972 United States Senate election in Maine


The 1972 United States Senate election in Maine was held on November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith ran for re-election to a fifth term, but was defeated by Democrat William Hathaway. As of, this is the last time the Democrats have won the Class 2 Senate Seat from Maine.

Republican primary

Candidates

Democratic primary

Candidates

General election

Results