The 1980 United States Senate elections were held on November 4, coinciding with Ronald Reagan's victory in the presidential election. The 34 Senate seats of Class 3 were contested in regular election
Robert C. Byrd – 1977
Senator Goldwater 1960
Dale Bumpers
Alan Cranston
The 1980 United States Senate election in South Dakota was held on Tuesday November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator George McGovern ran for re-election to a fourth term, but was defeated by
1980 United States Senate elections
…Fritz Hollings Democratic 1966 (special) 1968 1974 Incumbent re-elected. ▌ Fritz Hollings (Democratic) 70.4% ▌Marshall T. Mays (Republican) 29.6% South Dakota George McGovern Democratic 1962 1968 1974 Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. ▌ James Abdnor (Republican) 58.2% ▌George McGovern (Democratic…
James Abdnor
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