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
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