1988 United States Senate election in Wisconsin explained

Election Name:1988 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Country:Wisconsin
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1982 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Previous Year:1982
Next Election:1994 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Next Year:1994
Election Date:November 8, 1988
Image1:File:Sen Herb Kohl.jpg
Nominee1:Herb Kohl
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,128,625
Percentage1:52.08%
Nominee2:Susan Engeleiter
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,030,440
Percentage2:47.55%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William Proxmire
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Herb Kohl
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1988 United States Senate election in Wisconsin took place on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator William Proxmire decided to retire, instead of running for re-election to a sixth full term. Democrat Herb Kohl won the open seat.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

See also