1980 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

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, a Republican.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Doug Cofrin, publisher of Milwaukee Magazine
• Bob Kasten, former U.S. Representative
• Terry Kohler, businessman
• Russell Olson, Lieutenant Governor

Results

Results

See also

• 1980 United States Senate elections

References