The 1974 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Jacob Javits was re-elected to a fourth term in office against Democratic challenger Ramsey Clark and Conservative Barbara Keating.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ramsey Clark, former United States Attorney General
- Lee Alexander, Mayor of Syracuse
- Abraham Hirschfeld, real estate developer
Withdrew
- Allard K. Lowenstein, former U.S. Representative (withdrew after defeat at convention)
Convention results
Results
Conservative primary
Candidates
- Barbara A. Keating
- Roy Cohn, attorney
Convention results
The convention used a weighted voting system. Cohn was eligible to seek a primary, but opted not to.
General election
Candidates
- Elijah C. Boyd (American Labor)
- Ramsey Clark, former United States Attorney General (Democratic)
- William F. Dowling (American)
- Mildred Edelman (Communist)
- Rebecca Finch (Socialist Workers)
- Jacob Javits, incumbent Senator since 1957 (Republican and Liberal)
- Barbara Keating (Conservative)
- Robert E. Massi (Socialist Labor)
Results
See also
- 1974 United States Senate elections
References
