United States Senate election in Maine, 1972
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The 1972 United States Senate election in Maine was held on November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith ran for re-election to a fifth term, but was defeated by Democrat William Hathaway.
Major candidates
Democratic
- William Hathaway, U.S. Representative from Maine's 2nd congressional district since 1965
Republican
- Margaret Chase Smith, U.S. Senator since 1949
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Hathaway | 224,270 | 53.23 | ||
| Republican | Margaret Chase Smith (incumbent) | 197,040 | 46.77 | ||
