1988 United States Senate election in Indiana
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The 1988 United States Senate election in Indiana was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Richard Lugar was re-elected to a third term.[1]
General election
Candidates
- Richard Lugar, incumbent U.S. Senator (Republican)
- Jack Wickes, attorney[2] (Democratic)
Campaign
Lugar, a popular incumbent, had token opposition in this election. An April 1988 poll showed that Lugar lead 65% to 23%. By June, Lugar raised over $2 million, while Wickes raised just over $100,000.[3] Lugar agreed to debate Wickes on September 10, 1988.[4]
Results
Lugar won overall with two-thirds of the vote and won 91 of Indiana's 92 counties, Wickes won only the Democratic stronghold of Lake County.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Richard Lugar (Incumbent) | 1,430,525 | 68.14% | |
| Democratic | Jack Wickes | 668,778 | 31.86% | |
| Total votes | 2,099,303 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||