1980_United_States_Senate_election_in_Missouri

1980 United States Senate election in Missouri

1980 United States Senate election in Missouri

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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.

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Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

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General election

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Major party candidates

  • Thomas Eagleton, Democratic
  • Gene McNary, Republican

Other candidates

  • Martha Pettit, Socialist Workers

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References

  1. [1]
    Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  2. [2]
    Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
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