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1988 United States Senate election in Mississippi
Nominee
Trent Lott
Wayne Dowdy
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
510,380
436,339
Percentage
53.9%
46.1%
County ResultsLott : 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%Dowdy : 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
U.S. senator before election
John C. Stennis
Democratic
Elected U.S. Senator
Trent Lott
Republican
The 1988 United States Senate election in Mississippi was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator John C. Stennis decided to retire instead of seeking an eighth term. Republican Trent Lott won the open seat, becoming the first of his party to hold this seat in more than 100 years .
Democratic primary [ ]
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Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Trent Lott , U.S. Congressman from the 5th district since 1973, House Minority Whip since 1981
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