The 1988 United States Senate election in Wisconsin took place on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator William Proxmire decided to retire, instead of running for re-election to a sixth full term. Democrat Herb Kohl won the open seat.
Democratic primary Candidates Tony Earl, former Governor of Wisconsin Ed Garvey, former executive director of the National Football League Players Association and nominee for Senate in 1986 Edmond C. Hou-Seye Herb Kohl, businessman & former chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Doug La Follette, Secretary of State of Wisconsin
Results
Republican primary Candidates Susan Engeleiter, State Senator from Brookfield Steve King, chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin Peter Y. Taylor
Results
Results
See also 1988 United States Senate elections
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