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United States Senate election in Illinois, 1972

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Start date
  
November 6, 1972

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Winner
  
Charles H Percy

The 1972 United States Senate election in Illinois took place on November 6, 1972. Incumbent Republican United States Senator Charles H. Percy sought re-election to the United States Senate. Percy was opposed by Democratic nominee Roman Pucinski, a United States Congressman from Illinois's 11th congressional district, whom he was able to defeat handily to win a second term.

Candidates

  • Charles H. Percy (R), incumbent United States Senator
  • Roman Pucinski (D), United States Congressman from Illinois's 11th congressional district
  • Edward C. Gross (SL), perennial candidate
  • Arnold Becchetti (C)

    • References

    United States Senate election in Illinois, 1972 Wikipedia
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