The 1982 United States Senate election in Texas took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen won re-election to a third term in office, defeating Republican U.S. Representative James M. Collins.
Bentsen's victory in the election was credited with producing a coattail effect that allowed Democrats to win in the concurrent gubernatorial election.
Democratic primary
Candidates Lloyd Bentsen, incumbent U.S. Senator Joe Sullivan, minister and perennial candidate for U.S. Representative from San Antonio
Results
Republican primary
Candidates James M. Collins, U.S. Representative from Dallas Walter H. Mengden, State Representation from Houston Don Richardson, electronics salesman from Houston
Results
General election
Results
See also 1982 United States Senate elections
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