1998 United States Senate election in Indiana

The 1998 United States Senate election in Indiana was held November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican Senator Dan Coats decided to retire instead of seeking a second full term; he later successfully ran for this seat again in 2010. Democratic former Governor Evan Bayh won the open seat his father once held.

1998 United States Senate election in Indiana

November 3, 1998
 
Nominee Evan Bayh Paul Helmke
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,012,244 552,732
Percentage 63.72% 34.79%

County results
Bayh:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%
Helmke:      40–50%      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Dan Coats
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Evan Bayh
Democratic

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