The 1970 United States Senate election in Hawaii took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Senator Hiram Fong was re-elected to a third term in office, narrowly defeating Democratic businessman Cecil Heftel.
According to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Fong's support for the Vietnam War led to his close call in the 1970 election. As of , this remains the last U.S. Senate election in Hawaii won by a Republican, and the last time they carried any counties in an U.S. Senate election.
Democratic primary Candidates Neil Abercrombie, taxi driver, future U.S. Representative and Governor Cecil Heftel, owner of Heftel Broadcasting, a radio conglomerate Tony Hodges, environmental activist
Results
General election Results
See also 1970 United States Senate elections
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