1990 United States Senate election in Colorado

The 1990 United States Senate election in Colorado took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Republican senator William L. Armstrong did not seek re-election to another term. Republican nominee Hank Brown won the open seat, defeating Democratic nominee Josie Heath.

1990 United States Senate election in Colorado

← 1984 November 6, 1990 1996 →
 
Nominee Hank Brown Josie Heath
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 569,048 425,746
Percentage 55.68% 41.66%

County results
Brown:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Heath:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

William L. Armstrong
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Hank Brown
Republican

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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General election

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Candidates

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General election results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Hank Brown 569,048 55.68%
Democratic Josie Heath 425,746 41.66%
Concerns of People John Heckman 15,432 1.51%
Colorado Prohibition Earl F. Dodge 11,801 1.15%
Write-In Others 32 0.00%
Majority 143,302 14.02%
Turnout 1,022,059
Republican hold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Associated Press (August 16, 1990). "Colorado Voters Pick Candidates for Senate Race". New York Times. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  2. ^ Leip, David. "1992 U.S. Senatorial General Election Results - Colorado". U.S. Election Atlas. Retrieved February 27, 2013.