US election for the replacement of deceased Senator
1983 United States Senate special election in Washington
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| | | Nominee | Daniel J. Evans | Mike Lowry | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 672,326 | 540,981 | Percentage | 55.41% | 44.59% | |
County results Evans: 50–60% 60–70% Lowry: 50–60% |
U.S. senator before election Daniel J. Evans Republican | Elected U.S. Senator Daniel J. Evans Republican | |
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The 1983 United States Senate special election in Washington was a special election to fill the seat which had been held by longtime Senator Henry Jackson, who unexpectedly died on September 1.[1] Three-term former governor Dan Evans was appointed by Governor John Spellman on September 8,[2][3] and he won the special election over congressman Mike Lowry on November 8.[4] Jackson had won a sixth term the previous year, so more than five years remained in the term.
The legislature ordered a primary election on October 11;[5] it featured 33 candidates (19 Democrats, 13 Republicans, and one Socialist Labor),[6][7] setting the modern record for number of candidates in a Washington U.S. Senate election.[8] As of 2024, this was the last time King County voted for a Republican U.S. Senate candidate.
Blanket primary
Candidates
Democratic
Republican
Results
Blanket primary results Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Daniel J. Evans (incumbent) | 250,046 | 36.68% |
| Democratic | Mike Lowry | 179,509 | 26.33% |
| Republican | Lloyd E. Cooney | 133,799 | 19.63% |
| Democratic | Charles Royer | 103,304 | 15.15% |
| Republican | Larry Penberthy | 1,642 | 0.24% |
| Democratic | James R.F. Curdy | 1,206 | 0.18% |
| Democratic | Mike Olmer | 1,032 | 0.15% |
Total votes | 670,538 | 100.00% |
General election
Candidates
Results
See also
References
- ^ "Sen. Henry Jackson is dead". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. September 2, 1983. p. 1.
- ^ "Daniel Evans will succeed Sen. Jackson". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. September 9, 1983. p. 1.
- ^ Balz, Dan (September 9, 1983). "Spellman picks Evans to fill Senate vacancy". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). (Washington Post). p. 1A.
- ^ Moody, Dick (November 9, 1983). "Evans sweeps to Senate victory". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. A1.
- ^ White, John (September 12, 1983). "Senate candidates gear up for primary race". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. p. 6.
- ^ "Today's vote will narrow Senate field". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). staff and wire reports. October 11, 1983. p. 1.
- ^ Moody, Dick (October 12, 1983). "The winners: Evans Lowry". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 1.
- ^ Camden, Jim (May 19, 2018). "U.S. Senate primary: Cantwell and 29 challengers". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Election Search Results - Elections & Voting - WA Secretary of State".
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