1990 United States Senate election in Arkansas

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1990 United States Senate election in Arkansas
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  1984 November 6, 1990 1996  
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Nominee David Pryor
Party Democratic
Popular vote493,910
Percentage99.8%

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County results
Pryor:     100%

U.S. senator before election

David Pryor
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

David Pryor
Democratic

The 1990 United States Senate election in Arkansas was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator David Pryor won re-election uncontested. [1]

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Candidates

Democratic

Results

1990 United States Senate election in Arkansas
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic David Pryor (incumbent) 493,910 99.83%
Independent Betty White (write-in)8250.17%
Majority493,08599.83%
Turnout 494,735
Democratic hold

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References

  1. Dendy, Dallas L. "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 1990" (PDF).