1984 United States Senate election in Texas

The 1984 United States Senate election in Texas was held on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Tower decided to retire, instead of seeking a fifth term. Republican Phil Gramm won the open seat.

1984 United States Senate election in Texas

November 6, 1984
 
Nominee Phil Gramm Lloyd Doggett
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,111,348 2,202,557
Percentage 58.55% 41.45%

County results

Gramm:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Doggett:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

U.S. senator before election

John Tower
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Phil Gramm
Republican

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