1980 United States Senate election in Connecticut
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The 1980 United States Senate election in Connecticut took place on November 3, 1980, alongside other elections to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Abraham Ribicoff decided to retire. Democrat Chris Dodd won the open seat.
Major candidates
Democratic
- Chris Dodd, U.S. Congressman
Republican
- James Buckley, former U.S. Senator from New York
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chris Dodd | 763,969 | 56.3% | |
| Republican | James Buckley | 581,884 | 42.9% | |
| Libertarian | Jerry Brennan | 5,336 | 0.4% | |
| Concerned Citizens | Andrew J. Zemel | 4,772 | 0.4% | |
See also
References
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