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Election in Louisiana
1980 United States Senate election in Louisiana
Nominee
Russell B. Long
Woody Jenkins
Party
Democratic
Democratic
Popular vote
484,770
325,992
Percentage
57.64%
38.76%
Parish resultsLong: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Jenkins: 50–60%
U.S. senator before election
Russell B. Long
Democratic
Elected U.S. Senator
Russell B. Long
Democratic
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The 1980 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on September 13, 1980. Incumbent Democrat Russell B. Long won the primary with 57.64% of the vote and avoided a runoff.
Primary election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Russell B. Long , incumbent United States Senator
Woody Jenkins , State Representative
Jerry C. Bardwell
Robert M. Ross
Naomi Bracey
Results [ ]
See also [ ]
1980 United States Senate elections
References [ ]
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