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The1970 United States Senate election in Mississippi was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democratic U.S. SenatorJohn C. Stennis won re-election to his fifth term, easily defeating independent candidate William Richard Thompson.
This race would be one of onlytwo races where Stennis would face a general election challenger; as in his other races he hadno general election opposition.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John C. Stennis (incumbent) | 286,622 | 88.40% |  11.60 | |
| Independent | William Richard Thompson | 37,593 | 11.60% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 324,215 | 100.00% | |||
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