The 1978 United States Senate election in Oregon took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Senator Mark Hatfield was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating Democrat Vernon Cook.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mark Hatfield, incumbent Senator
- Bert W. Hawkins
- Robert D. Maxwell
- Richard L. Schnepel
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Steve Anderson, attorney from Salem and candidate for U.S. Representative in 1960 and 1974
- Jack A. Brown
- Vernon Cook, state legislator from Gresham and candidate for U.S. Representative in 1970 and 1974
- John Sweeney, candidate for Mayor of Portland in 1968
Results
General election
Results
See also
References