1980 United States Senate election in Iowa explained

Election Name:1980 United States Senate election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Flag Image:Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1974 United States Senate election in Iowa
Previous Year:1974
Next Election:1986 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:1986
Election Date:November 4, 1980
Image1:File:Chuck Grassley 1979 congressional photo.jpg
Nominee1:Chuck Grassley
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:683,014
Percentage1:53.49%
Nominee2:John Culver
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:581,545
Percentage2:45.54%
Map Size:240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:John Culver
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Chuck Grassley
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1980 United States Senate election in Iowa was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democratic United States Senator John Culver ran for reelection to a second term, but lost to Republican nominee Chuck Grassley, the United States Congressman from Iowa's 3rd congressional district. This election marked the beginning of eight consecutive victories for Grassley in the Senate. It remains the closest election of his Senate career.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also