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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.

General election results[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

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