The 1962 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 5, 1962. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator
Herman Talmadge was re-elected to a second consecutive term in office, winning large victories in the primary and general elections.
At this time, Georgia was a one-party state. Talmadge's victory in the September 12 primary was tantamount to election, and he was unopposed in the general election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
* Henry M. Henderson
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Herman Talmadge, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1957
Results
General election
Results
See also
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1962 United States Senate elections
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References
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Single-candidate elections
1962
Events January
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Georgia
United States Senate