The 1996 United States Senate elections were held on November 5, 1996, with the 33 seats of Class 2 contested in regular elections. Special elections were also held to fill vacancies. They coincided w
Ted Stevens 1997
Timothy Hutchinson, official Senate photo portrait
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Al Salvi
The 1998 United States Senate elections were held on November 3, 1998, with the 34 seats of Class 3 contested in regular elections. This was seen as an even contest between the Republican Party and De
1996 United States Senate elections
…majority also marked the highest number of Senate seats that the party has held since 1920; this achievement would later be tied with the results of the 1998 and 2004 elections. The Republicans won open seats previously held by Democrats in Alabama, Arkansas, and Nebraska. The only Democratic pickup occurred…
Richard Shelby official portrait
Frank Murkowski, 105th Congress photo
John Mc Cain Official Other Version
Blanche Lincoln official portrait