The 1978 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Senator Walter Dee Huddleston won reelection to a second term.
As of 2026, this is the last time a Democrat has won Kentucky's Class 2 Senate seat, which has been held by Mitch McConnell since his victory over Huddleston in 1984.
Democratic primary Candidates Walter Huddleston, incumbent U.S. Senator Jack Watson William Taylor George Tolhurst
Results
Republican primary Candidates Louie Guenthner Jr, Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives Oline Carmical Thurman Jerome Hamlin
Results
General election Results
See also 1978 United States Senate elections
References