1978 United States Senate election in Louisiana
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The open primary election for the 1978 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on September 16, 1978.
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September 16, 1978
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 Parish results Johnston: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Jenkins: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Senator J. Bennett Johnston won the election with 59.40% of the vote and was declared elected by a majority, dispelling the need for a general election in November.
Democratic Party
Candidates
Nominee
- J. Bennett Johnston, incumbent Senator
Lost in primary
- Woody Jenkins, state representative
Results
Primary election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Bennett Johnston (incumbent) | 498,773 | 59.4% | |
| Democratic | Woody Jenkins | 340,896 | 40.6% | |
| Total votes | 839,669 | 100% | ||
General election
By virtue of Johnston's majority of the vote in the primary election, he was unopposed in the general election. Under Louisiana state law at the time, it was not required to tabulate votes for unopposed candidates.[2]