1974 United States Senate election in Utah

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The 1974 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 5, 1974 alongside 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. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Wallace F. Bennett did not run for re-election to a fifth term, but retired. Republican nominee Jake Garn defeated Democratic nominee Wayne Owens.

Nominations

Democratic nomination

Candidates

Results

Owens defeated Holbrook at the state convention on July 12 to 13 with over 70% of the vote and therefore avoided a primary.

Republican nomination

Candidates

Results

Garn won over 70% of the vote at the state convention on July 27 and therefore avoided a primary.

American Party nomination

Candidates

Eliminated at convention

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

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