The 1978 United States Senate election in Oregon took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Senator Mark Hatfield was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating Democrat Vernon Cook.
Republican primary Candidates Mark Hatfield, incumbent Senator Bert W. Hawkins Robert D. Maxwell Richard L. Schnepel
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Steve Anderson, attorney from Salem and candidate for U.S. Representative in 1960 and 1974 Jack A. Brown Vernon Cook, state legislator from Gresham and candidate for U.S. Representative in 1970 and 1974 John Sweeney, candidate for Mayor of Portland in 1968
Results
General election Results
See also 1978 United States Senate elections
References