1964 United States Senate special election in Tennessee
The 1964 United States Senate special election in Tennessee was held on November 3, 1964, concurrently with the U.S. presidential election as well the other regularly scheduled U.S. Senate election for the seat which was held by Albert Gore Sr. As well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Following the death of Senator Estes Kefauver, Governor Frank G. Clement appointed Herbert S. Walters to fill the vacancy until the special election could take place.
Democrat Ross Bass won the election, he defeated Republican Howard Baker.Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
- Howard Baker
- Charlie Moffett
- Hubert David Patty
Results
Results
