1964 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
class I U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania
The 1964 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Hugh Scott successfully sought re-election to another term, defeating Democratic nominee Genevieve Blatt.
As of 2023, this is the last Senate election where York County voted Democratic.
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