1980 United States Senate election in Missouri explained

Election Name:1980 United States Senate election in Missouri
Country:Missouri
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1974 United States Senate election in Missouri
Previous Year:1974
Next Election:1986 United States Senate election in Missouri
Next Year:1986
Election Date:November 4, 1980
Image1:File:ThomasEagleton (3x4 a).jpg
Nominee1:Thomas Eagleton
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,074,859
Percentage1:52.00%
Nominee2:Gene McNary
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:985,399
Percentage2:47.67%
Map Size:275px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Thomas Eagleton
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Thomas Eagleton
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1980 United States Senate election in Missouri was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Senator Thomas Eagleton defeated Republican nominee Gene McNary with 52.00% of the vote. As of 2024, this is the last time the Democrats won the Class 3 Senate seat in Missouri.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 5, 1980.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2018-11-16.