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1970Final results

1970 election for Missouri House District 35

Missouri House of Representatives · Missouri

Robert H. Branom (D) won with 72.9% of the vote, defeating Charles M. Benedict (R) by 47.4 points.

Robert H. BranomDemocrat · winner · incumbent
72.9%3,784
25.5%1,322
Allen O. KernOther party
1.7%87
5,193 votes

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 1970

Races before and after

EvenD+68.31976 special electionD+45.51976D+69.31978D+42.81985 special electionD+49.31986R+11.61992

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET

The candidates

Robert H. Branom (D)Charles M. Benedict (R)

Also on the ballot: Allen O. Kern (Other party), 1.7%