1974 United States Senate election in Utah

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.

Candidates

 * Donald Holbrook, attorney
 * Wayne Owens, U.S. Congressman for Utah's 2nd congressional district

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

Candidates

 * Jake Garn, incumbent Mayor of Salt Lake City
 * Dale R. Hawkins, Weber State College professor
 * Paul S. Knowlton, wholesaler
 * Byron Rampton, former State Senator

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

Candidates

 * Bruce Bangerter, American Independent nominee for Utah's 2nd congressional district in 1972
 * Kenneth R. Larsen

Eliminated at convention

 * Louie Youngkeit

Candidates

 * Bruce Bangerter (American)
 * Jake Garn, incumbent Mayor of Salt Lake City (Republican)
 * Wayne Owens, incumbent U.S. Congressman (Democratic)