United States Senate election in Mississippi, 1988
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The 1988 United States Senate election in Mississippi was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator John C. Stennis decided to retire instead of seeking an eighth term. Republican Trent Lott won the open seat.
Major candidates
Democratic
- Wayne Dowdy, U.S. Congressman from the 4th district since 1981
Republican
- Trent Lott, U.S. Congressman from the 5th district since 1973, House Minority Whip since 1981
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Trent Lott | 510,380 | 53.9 | ||
Democratic | Wayne Dowdy | 436,339 | 46.1 |
References
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