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1982 United States Senate election in Texas
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 1982 United States Senate election in Texas |
| country | Texas |
| flag_year | 1956 |
| type | Presidential |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 1976 United States Senate election in Texas |
| previous_year | 1976 |
| next_election | 1988 United States Senate election in Texas |
| next_year | 1988 |
| election_date | November 2, 1982 |
| image_size | x150px |
| image1 | File:Lloyd Bentsen.png |
| nominee1 | **Lloyd Bentsen** |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| popular_vote1 | **1,818,223** |
| percentage1 | **58.59%** |
| image2 | File:James M. Collins.jpg |
| nominee2 | James M. Collins |
| party2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| popular_vote2 | 1,256,759 |
| percentage2 | 40.50% |
| map_image | 1982 United States Senate election in Texas results map by county.svg |
| map_size | 310px |
| map_caption | County results |
| **Bentsen**: | |
| **Collins**: | |
| title | U.S. Senator |
| before_election | Lloyd Bentsen |
| before_party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| after_election | Lloyd Bentsen |
| after_party | Democratic Party (United States) |
Bentsen:
Collins:
The 1982 United States Senate election in Texas took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen won re-election to a third term in office, defeating Republican U.S. Representative James M. Collins.
Bentsen's victory in the election was credited with producing a coattail effect that allowed Democrats to win in the concurrent gubernatorial election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lloyd Bentsen, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Joe Sullivan, minister and perennial candidate for U.S. Representative from San Antonio
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- James M. Collins, U.S. Representative from Dallas
- Walter H. Mengden, State Representation from Houston
- Don Richardson, electronics salesman from Houston
Results
General election
Results
References
Works cited
References
- "Our Campaigns - TX US Senate- D Primary Race - May 01, 1982".
- "Our Campaigns - TX US Senate- R Primary Race - May 01, 1982".
- "Our Campaigns - TX US Senate Race - Nov 02, 1982".
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