1980 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

1980 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
November 3, 1980
 
Nominee Don Nickles Andy Coats
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 587,252 478,283
Percentage 53.47% 43.55%
County results
Nickles:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Coats:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
U.S. senator before election

Henry Bellmon
Republican

 Elected U.S. Senator

Don Nickles
Republican

The 1980 United States Senate election in Oklahoma was held November 3, 1980. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Henry Bellmon decided to retire, instead of seeking a third term. Republican nominee Don Nickles won the open seat.

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