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 County Results Durenberger: 50–60% 60–70% Humphrey: 50–60% |
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The 1988 United States Senate election in Minnesota was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator David Durenberger won re-election to his second full term. He was challenged by democratic Hubert "Skip" Humphrey III, the son of former vice president Hubert Humphrey. The seat had previously been held by both of Skip Humphrey's parents.
Major candidates
Democratic
Republican
Results
General election results[1]
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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David Durenberger (incumbent)
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1,176,210
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56.2
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Democratic (DFL)
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Skip Humphrey
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856,694
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40.9
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Minnesota Progressive Party
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Polly Mann
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44,474
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2.1
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Grassroots
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Derrick Grimmer
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9,016
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0.4
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Libertarian
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Arlen Overvig
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4,039
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0.2
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Socialist Workers
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Wendy Lyons
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3,105
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0.2
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Total votes
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2,093,538
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100.00%
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Majority
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319,516
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15.3
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Republican hold
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See also
References

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