United States Senate election in Tennessee, 1978
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United States Senate election in Tennessee, 1978 took place on November 7, as a part of the Senate class 2 election.
Two-term popular incumbent Howard Baker, who had served as United States Senate Minority Leader since 1977, ran for reelection against first-time candidate and Democratic Party activist Jane Eskind.
Candidates:
In the primary, held on August 3, Eskind won in an open primary against eight other candidates:
Candidates:
In the primary, held on August 3, Baker easily emerged as the winner:
Baker won with a 15-point margin in the general election, held on November 7:
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