The 1974 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge was re-elected to a fourth consecutive term in office, winning large victories in the primary and general elections.

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1974 United States Senate election in Georgia

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Nominee Herman Talmadge Jerry R. Johnson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 627,376 246,865 Percentage 71.76% 28.24%

County results Talmadge:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

U.S. senator before election Herman Talmadge Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge Democratic

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This was the last time a Democrat won re-election to the Class 3 Seat in Georgia until 2022.

• 1974 United States Senate elections