1978 United States Senate election in Colorado explained

Election Name:1978 United States Senate election in Colorado
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1972 United States Senate election in Colorado
Previous Year:1972
Next Election:1984 United States Senate election in Colorado
Next Year:1984
Election Date:November 7, 1978
Image1:File:Sen William L Armstrong.jpg
Nominee1:William L. Armstrong
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:480,801
Percentage1:58.69%
Nominee2:Floyd Haskell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:330,148
Percentage2:40.30%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Floyd Haskell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:William L. Armstrong
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1978 United States Senate election in Colorado took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democratic Senator Floyd Haskell ran for re-election to a second term, but was soundly defeated by Republican U.S. Representative William L. Armstrong.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also