1982 United States Senate election in Washington

The 1982 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat Henry M. Jackson defeated Republican nominee Douglas Jewett with 68.96% of the vote.

1982 United States Senate election in Washington

November 2, 1982
 
Nominee Henry M. Jackson Douglas Jewett King Lysen
Party Democratic Republican Independent
Popular vote 943,665 332,273 72,297
Percentage 68.96% 24.28% 5.28%

County results
Jackson:      40โ€“50%      60โ€“70%      70โ€“80%

U.S. senator before election

Henry M. Jackson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Henry M. Jackson
Democratic

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