Senate Nomination and Campaign, 1966-1968
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After his resignation from the position of Under Secretary of Commerce in October of 1966, Collins returned to practicing law in a Tampa firm in which he was a partner. Collins, who had served in the United States Senate before becoming Governor, decided to run for a second senatorial seat after returning to his legal practice. Collins defeated Earl Faircloth in the 1968 Democratic primary, but lost to Republican candidate Edward Gurney in the general election.
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
