1992 United States Senate election in Colorado explained

Election Name:1992 United States Senate election in Colorado
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1986 United States Senate election in Colorado
Previous Year:1986
Next Election:1998 United States Senate election in Colorado
Next Year:1998
Election Date:November 3, 1992
Nominee1:Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:803,725
Percentage1:51.78%
Nominee2:Terry Considine
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:662,893
Percentage2:42.70%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Tim Wirth
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Ben Nighthorse Campbell
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1992 United States Senate election in Colorado was held on November 3, 1992. Incumbent Democrat Tim Wirth decided to retire instead of seeking a second term. The open seat was won by Democratic nominee Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who later switched parties in 1995 and was re-elected as a Republican in 1998.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

See also