The 1980 Minnesota Senate election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 4, 1980, to elect members to the Senate of the 72nd Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held on September 9, 1980.

The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) won a majority of seats, remaining the majority party, followed by the Independent-Republicans of Minnesota. The new Legislature convened on January 6, 1981.

Results

Summary of the November 4, 1980 Minnesota Senate election results
Party Candidates Votes Seats
No. ∆No. %
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 67 1,024,624 45 Steady 67.16
Independent-Republicans of Minnesota 60 823,711 22 Steady 32.84
Independent 2 8,876 0 Steady 0.00
Total 67 ±0 100.00
Turnout (out of 2,882,406 eligible voters)[1] 2,079,411 72.14% Decrease0.87 pp
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State,[2] Minnesota Legislative Reference Library[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Minnesota election statistics 1950-2014" (PDF). Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved August 13, 2016.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Minnesota Election Results 1980" (PDF). Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  3. ^ "Party Control of the Minnesota Senate, 1951-present". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 6, 2015.