1964 United States Senate election in Connecticut

For related races, see 1964 United States Senate elections.

The United States Senate election of 1964 in Connecticut was held on November 3, 1964. Democratic Thomas J. Dodd was re-elected and served a second term. John Davis Lodge, grandson of Henry Cabot Lodge was defeated by almost 30%.

1964 United States Senate election in Connecticut

November 3, 1964

Nominee Thomas J. Dodd John Davis Lodge Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 781,008 426,939 Percentage 64.66% 35.34%

Dodd:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Lodge:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election Thomas J. Dodd Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Thomas J. Dodd Democratic

Results

United States Senate election in Connecticut, 1964

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Thomas J. Dodd (incumbent)	781,008	64.66%
	Republican	John Davis Lodge	426,939	35.34%
Majority			354,069	29.32%
Turnout			1,207,947
	Democratic hold