The 1980 Minnesota Senate election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 4, 1980, to elect members to the Senate of the 72nd Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held on September 9, 1980.
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) won a majority of seats, remaining the majority party, followed by the Independent-Republicans of Minnesota. The new Legislature convened on January 6, 1981.
Results + Summary of the November 4, 1980 Minnesota Senate election results Party Candidates Votes Seats ∆ % Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 67 1,024,624 45 67.16 Independent-Republicans of Minnesota 60 823,711 22 32.84 Independent 2 8,876 0 0.00 Total 67 ±0 100.00 Turnout (out of 2,882,406 eligible voters) 2,079,411 72.14% 0.87
See also Minnesota House of Representatives election, 1980 Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1978
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