1982 United States Senate election in Texas
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The 1982 United States Senate election in Texas took place on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen won re-election to a third term in office, defeating Republican U.S. Representative James M. Collins.
Bentsen's victory in the election was credited with producing a coattail effect that allowed Democrats to win in the concurrent gubernatorial election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lloyd Bentsen, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Joe Sullivan, minister and perennial candidate for U.S. Representative from San Antonio
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
See also
References
- ^ Moreland, Steed & Baker 1991, p. 225.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - TX US Senate- D Primary Race - May 01, 1982". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - TX US Senate- R Primary Race - May 01, 1982". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - TX US Senate Race - Nov 02, 1982". www.ourcampaigns.com.
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