Washington Senatorial Election, 1980
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Election Results
| # | Name | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slade Gorton | Republican | 936,317 | 54.17% |
| 2 | Warren G. Magnuson | Democrat | 792,052 | 45.83% |
Summary
Long-time Senator Warren G. Magnuson, who had served in the Senate for six terms (1945-1981), lost his re-election bid for a seventh term against Republican candidate Slade Gorton.
