1982 United States Senate election in Maryland

The 1982 Senate election in Maryland took place on November 2, 1982 simultaneously with other elections for seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in addition to gubernatorial openings. Incumbent Democratic Senator Paul Sarbanes won reelection to a second term in office. He defeated the Republican nominee, former Representative from Maryland's 5th district and Prince George's County Executive Lawrence Hogan.[1]

1982 United States Senate election in Maryland

November 2, 1982

Nominee Paul Sarbanes Lawrence Hogan Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 707,356 407,334 Percentage 63.5% 36.5%

County Results Sarbanes:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90% Hogan:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election Paul Sarbanes Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes Democratic

See also

• United States Senate elections, 1982 and 1983

References

1. http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/fe1982/federalelections82.pdf