Incumbent Republican Malcolm Wallop ran for re-election to a fourth term, and was narrowly re-elected, defeating the Democratic State Senator John Vinich by a margin of a little over 1,300 votes. Republican U.S. Representative Connie Mack III won the open seat over Democratic Congressman Buddy Mackay. Heinz, knowing this, ran a low-profile re-election campaign and was safely ahead in polling. To counter the potential age issue, Burdick successfully focused the message on the "clout" he had earned over decades in the Senate, as well as his Chairmanship of Senate Agricultural Appropriations sub-committee and his Chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. As one of only two open Senate seats in a swing state, the Florida Senate race will be one of the most hotly contested. Joe Vignola was not expected by Democratic Party leaders to have a substantial chance at defeating the popular incumbent John Heinz, even predicting that Vignola would become "Heinz's 58th variety,"[41] referring to an advertising slogan of the H. J. Heinz Company. [55], Lloyd Bentsen won the senate election by a clear margin over Beau Boulter, at the same time as he and Michael Dukakis lost the presidential race,[56] with George Bush winning Texas with 56% of the vote compared to 43% for Dukakis. Incumbent Democrat George J. Mitchell won re-election to a second full term over Republican Jasper Wyman, leader of Maine Christian Civic League and businessman. Congressman from the 4th district. As of 2020, this is the last Senate election in California won by a Republican. This is the last Senate election in which California voted for a Republican and both Texas and Maine voted for Democrats. As Florida holds its primary today, the Senate race there is emerging as a potential bright spot for the GOP in an otherwise dismal-looking year. [55], Lloyd Bentsen won the senate election by a clear margin over Beau Boulter, at the same time as he and Michael Dukakis lost the presidential race,[56] with George Bush winning Texas with 56% of the vote compared to 43% for Dukakis. Download Graphic. 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Incumbent Democrat Don Riegle won re-election to a third term over Republican U.S. The Democrats captured four Republican seats: one open and three defeated incumbents, which were partially offset by the Republican capture of two open seats and the defeat of one Democratic incumbent. Senator Lawton Chiles decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. U.S. Representative Mack announced his candidacy back in October 1987. Incumbent Republican H. John Heinz III successfully sought re-election to another term, defeating Democratic nominee Joe Vignola, Philadelphia City Controller. [48] This was repeated in 1988 with Bentsen winning the primary with over 80% of the vote. The 1988 United States Senate elections was an election for the United States Senate in which, in spite of the Republican victory by George H. W. Bush in the presidential election, the Democrats gained a net of one seat in the Senate. Shenanigans in a close Florida Senate race have drawn the attention of Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton. [5] President Ronald Reagan endorsed Mack in June 1988[6] to allow Mack to focus on the general election, and easily won the September 6 Republican primary against U.S. Attorney Robert Merkle. Download Graphic. Incumbent Republican John Chafee won re-election to a third term, beating Democratic Lieutenant Governor and former State Senator Richard Licht. [1], This senate election was heavily targeted by both parties. Democratic Senator Lawton Chiles decided to retire. [11] Mack had help from vice presidential candidate Dan Quayle. Incumbent Republican William Roth won re-election to a fourth term, beating Democrat Shien Biau Woo, Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, Incumbent Democrat Lawton Chiles decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. This file contains additional information such as Exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. [41], Heinz easily defeated Vignola to win the election and another term in the Senate, carrying every Pennsylvania county except Philadelphia, Vignola's home town, and by a comfortable 1.49 million vote margin. [52], In July 1988 the Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis chose Lloyd Bentsen to be the Democratic vice-presidential candidate. Incumbent Republican Malcolm Wallop ran for re-election to a fourth term, and was narrowly re-elected, defeating the Democratic State Senator John Vinich by a margin of a little over 1,300 votes. Incumbent Republican U.S. One independent candidate, Kenneth C. Gardner, also filed before the deadline, officially calling himself a libertarian. Contents 1 Major candidates All of the elections involved the Class 1 seats. 2010C 2010 2009B 2009 2009A 2008 Org. [12] The election was so close there was a recount until Mackay conceded eight days after election day. Vignola traveled across Pennsylvania promoting an increase in domestic spending, including education and healthcare, while decreasing the defense budget to compensate. Senator Bill Nelson won re-election to a second term. View on timesmachine ... D * William V. Roth Jr., R* FLORIDA Kenneth H. MacKay, D … Contents [49], There were few policy differences between Boulter and Gilbreath, with both candidates being conservatives who opposed abortion and called for reduced government spending. Incumbent Orrin Hatch easily won re-election to a third term over Democrat Brian Moss. A trifecta exists when one political party simultaneously holds the governor’s office and majorities in both state legislative chambers. [64], Incumbent Democrat Robert Byrd won re-election to a sixth term over Republican, State Senator Jay Wolfe.[65]. ... 1988, Section B, Page 13 Buy Reprints. Incumbent Republican William Roth won re-election to a fourth term, beating Democrat Shien Biau Woo, Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, Incumbent Democrat Lawton Chiles decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. When asked in an interview how he would impact the debate, he said, "I would definitely bring a different message to the table. Incumbent Republican U.S. [45][46], In the Democratic primary Democratic senator Lloyd Bentsen defeated the same opponent he had beaten in 1982, Joe Sullivan, a psychology professor from San Antonio. [47], Four candidates competed for the Republican nomination; U.S. representative Beau Boulter, former state representative Milton Fox, millionaire Houston businessman Wes Gilbreath and businessman Ned Snead. [48] Sullivan stood on a platform calling for reduced spending by the federal government, but had been easily defeated by Bentsen in the 1982 Democratic primary. [7] In May 1988, then-Congressman MacKay announced he would run for the open seat,[8] and defeated Insurance Commissioner Bill Gunter in a close October 4 runoff election. Republican Senator Daniel J. Evans decided to retire. [45][46], In the Democratic primary Democratic senator Lloyd Bentsen defeated the same opponent he had beaten in 1982, Joe Sullivan, a psychology professor from San Antonio. Incumbent Republican Daniel J. Evans decided to retire instead of running for re-election to a full term, after being appointed to the seat in 1983, and won re-election to a partial term that same year. The Burdick campaign hired high-profile Washington, D.C. campaign consultant Bob Squire of Squire Eskew Communications. The Democratic majority in the Senate increased by one from 54–to–46 to 55–to–45. Senator from the state of Washington. Incumbent Republican U.S. Incumbent Democratic Paul Sarbanes was reelected to a third term over Republican Alan Keyes, former Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs. Lugar won overall with two-thirds of the vote and won 91 of Indiana's 92 counties, Wickes won only the Democratic stronghold of Lake County. Bentsen was always the favorite for the senate election and won with 59.2% of the vote, compared to 40% for Boulter. In 2014, there were only 27 million voters for state legislative primaries, but approximately 107 million voters for the state legislative general elections. Incumbent Republican Lowell P. Weicker Jr. ran for re-election to a fourth term, but was defeated by Democratic candidate Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut Attorney General and eventual 2000 nominee for Vice President of the United States, who would remain in office until his retirement in 2013. 2008 2007D 2007C 2007B 2007 2007A 2006 Org. The 1988 United States Senate election in New Mexico took place on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democrat Jim Sasser won re-election to a third term over Republican Bill Anderson. The Democratic majority in the Senate increased by one from 54–to–46 to 55–to–45. [35] Dawkins accused Lautenberg of running a smear campaign against, called him a "swamp dog",[36] and criticized him for saying he voted eight times against a senatorial pay raise without mentioning the fact that he did vote once for the pay raise.[35]. The 2006 United States Senate election in Florida was held November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democrat Jim Sasser won re-election to a third term over Republican Bill Anderson. By June, Lugar raised over $2 million, while Wickes raised just over $100,000. After fending off a primary challenge from former Senator Claude Pepper, the incumbent Senator Spessard Holland was easily re-elected to a third term in office. This is the last Senate election in which California voted for a Republican and both Texas and Maine voted for Democrats. [41], Heinz easily defeated Vignola to win the election and another term in the Senate, carrying every Pennsylvania county except Philadelphia, Vignola's home town, and by a comfortable 1.49 million vote margin. [42] Democrat Harris Wofford was appointed on May 8 to fill the vacancy caused by Heinz's death, and subsequently won a special election in November 1991. Incumbent Republican Chic Hecht ran for re-election to a second term, but lost to Democratic Governor Richard Bryan. Elected Majority Leader. AP. United States Senate election in Minnesota, 1988. The President Pro Tempore is Senator Arnett E. Girardeau, a seven year veteran of the Senate and a dentist from Jacksonville. Incumbent Republican John Danforth won re-election over Democratic state senator and future Governor Jay Nixon.[30]. [48] This was repeated in 1988 with Bentsen winning the primary with over 80% of the vote. Very much a southern state at the time, Florida seceded during the Civil War and did not participate in the 1864 election. To counter the potential age issue, Burdick successfully focused the message on the "clout" he had earned over decades in the Senate, as well as his Chairmanship of Senate Agricultural Appropriations sub-committee and his Chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. He only received 853 votes in that election. 1988 United States Senate election in Florida; Metadata. [52], Boulter won the April run-off for the Republican nomination with just over 60% of the vote. One independent candidate, Kenneth C. Gardner, also filed before the deadline, officially calling himself a libertarian. Incumbent Senator Park Trammell ran for a fourth term in office. "[10] Mack also attacked his opponent in television ads by connecting him to liberal Massachusetts Governor and Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis. 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