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The1966 United States Senate election in Rhode Island took place on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democratic U.S. SenatorClaiborne Pell successfully sought re-election, defeating RepublicanRuth M. Briggs with 67.66% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 13, 1966.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Claiborne Pell (Incumbent) | unopposed | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ruth M. Briggs | 15,451 | 82.13% | |
| Republican | Charles H. Eden | 3,363 | 17.87% | |
| Total votes | 18,814 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Claiborne Pell (Incumbent) | 219,331 | 67.66 | |
| Republican | Ruth M. Briggs | 104,838 | 32.34 | |
| Majority | 114,493 | 35.32 | ||
| Turnout | 324,169 | |||
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