The 1982 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat William Proxmire defeated Republican nominee, future Lieutenant Governor and Governor Scott McCallum in a landslide, taking 63.65% of the vote to McCallum's 34.14%.
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1982.
Democratic primary Candidates Marcel Dandeneau, former State Representative from Caledonia William Proxmire, incumbent Senator since 1957
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Paul T. Brewer Scott McCallum, State Representative from Lodi
Results
General election Candidates William O. Hart (Independent) George Liljenfeldt (Libertarian) Sanford G. Knapp (Independent) Scott McCallum, State Representative from Lodi (Republican) William Proxmire, incumbent Senator since 1957 (Democratic)
Results
See also 1982 United States Senate elections
References