1996 United States Senate election in Colorado explained

Election Name:1996 United States Senate election in Colorado
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1990 United States Senate election in Colorado
Previous Year:1990
Next Election:2002 United States Senate election in Colorado
Next Year:2002
Election Date:November 5, 1996
Image1:Wayne Allard, official photo portrait 2.jpg
Nominee1:Wayne Allard
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:750,315
Percentage1:51.41%
Nominee2:Tom Strickland
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:667,600
Percentage2:45.74%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Hank Brown
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Wayne Allard
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1996 United States Senate election in Colorado was held on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Hank Brown decided to retire instead of seeking a second term. Republican Wayne Allard won the open seat.

Republican primary

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Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

See also