1980 United States Senate election in Missouri
The 1980 United States Senate election in Missouri was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democrat Thomas Eagleton defeated Republican nominee Gene McNary with 52.00% of the vote. As of 2022, 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]
Candidates
- Thomas Eagleton, incumbent United States Senator
- Lee C. Sutton, former State Representative
- Herb Fillmore
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Eagleton (incumbent) | 553,392 | 85.75 | |
| Democratic | Lee C. Sutton | 53,280 | 8.26 | |
| Democratic | Herb Fillmore | 38,677 | 5.99 | |
| Total votes | 645,349 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- Gene McNary, County Executive of St. Louis County
- David Doctorian, State Senator
- Morris Duncan
- Gregory Hansman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gene McNary | 197,060 | 61.53 | |
| Republican | David Doctorian | 82,332 | 25.71 | |
| Republican | Morris Duncan | 21,959 | 6.86 | |
| Republican | Gregory Hansman | 18,893 | 5.90 | |
| Total votes | 320,244 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Thomas Eagleton, Democratic
- Gene McNary, Republican
Other candidates
- Martha Pettit, Socialist Workers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Eagleton (incumbent) | 1,074,859 | 52.00% | ||
| Republican | Gene McNary | 985,399 | 47.67% | ||
| Socialist Workers | Martha Pettit | 6,707 | 0.32% | ||
| Majority | 89,460 | ||||
| Turnout | 2,066,965 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
See also
References
- Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- 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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