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United States Senate election in Wisconsin, 1980

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Start date
  
November 4, 1980

50.2%
  
48.3%

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Winner
  
Bob Kasten

The 1980 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson ran for re-election to a fourth term, but was defeated by Bob Kasten.

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Democratic

  • Gaylord Nelson, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1963

    • Republican

  • Bob Kasten, Former U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's 9th congressional district (1975-1979)

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