The 1980 United States Senate election in Missouri was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Senator Thomas Eagleton defeated Republican nominee Gene McNary with 52.00% of the vote. As of 2024, this is the last time the Democrats won the Class 3 Senate seat in Missouri.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 5, 1980.
Democratic primary
Candidates Thomas Eagleton, incumbent United States Senator Lee C. Sutton, former State Representative Herb Fillmore
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Gene McNary, County Executive of St. Louis County David Doctorian, State Senator Morris Duncan Gregory Hansman
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Thomas Eagleton, Democratic Gene McNary, Republican
Other candidates Martha Pettit, Socialist Workers
Results
See also 1980 United States Senate elections
References