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The 1968 United States Senate election in Connecticut took place on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Abraham Ribicoff was re-elected to a second term in office over Republican U.S. Representative Edwin H. May Jr.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Abraham Ribicoff (inc.) | 655,043 | 54.29% | |
| Republican | Edwin H. May Jr. | 551,455 | 45.71% | |
| Write-in | All others | 39 | 0.00% | |
| Total votes | 1,206,537 | 100.00% | ||
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