1980 United States Senate election in Washington
The 1980 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 4, 1980. Longtime incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Warren Magnuson, the Senate President pro tempore, lost re-election to State Attorney General Slade Gorton, a Republican. As of 2021, this is the last time the Republicans won the Class 3 Senate seat in Washington.
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Candidates
Democratic
- Warren Magnuson, incumbent U.S. Senator
Republican
- Slade Gorton, State Attorney General
Results
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| Republican | Slade Gorton | 936,317 | 54.2% | |
| Democratic | Warren Magnuson (incumbent) | 792,052 | 45.8% | |
| Total votes | 1,728,369 | 100.0% | ||
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See also
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