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1980 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 1980 United States Senate election in Wisconsin |
| country | Wisconsin |
| flag_year | 1913 |
| type | presidential |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 1974 United States Senate election in Wisconsin |
| previous_year | 1974 |
| next_election | 1986 United States Senate election in Wisconsin |
| next_year | 1986 |
| election_date | November 4, 1980 |
| image_size | x150px |
| image1 | SenatorKasten.jpg |
| nominee1 | **Bob Kasten** |
| party1 | Republican Party (United States) |
| popular_vote1 | **1,106,311** |
| percentage1 | **50.19%** |
| image2 | GaylordNelson.jpg |
| nominee2 | Gaylord Nelson |
| party2 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| popular_vote2 | 1,065,487 |
| percentage2 | 48.34% |
| map_image | 1980 United States Senate election in Wisconsin results map by county.svg |
| map_size | 260px |
| map_caption | County results |
| **Kasten:** | |
| **Nelson:** | |
| title | U.S. Senator |
| before_election | Gaylord Nelson |
| before_party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| after_election | Bob Kasten |
| after_party | Republican Party (United States) |
Kasten:
Nelson:
The 1980 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson ran for re-election to a fourth term but was defeated by Bob Kasten, a Republican.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Doug Cofrin, publisher of Milwaukee Magazine
- Bob Kasten, former U.S. Representative
- Terry Kohler, businessman
- Russell Olson, Lieutenant Governor
Results
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Results
References
References
- "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 1980".
- "WI US Senate - R Primary". Our Campaigns.
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