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The 1990 United States Senate election in Kansas was held November 6, 1990. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum was re-elected for a third full term.
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The 1990 United States Senate election in Kansas was held November 6, 1990. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum was re-elected for a third full term.
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| Republican | Nancy Kassebaum (Incumbent) | 578,605 | 73.60% | ||
| Democratic | Dick Williams | 207,491 | 26.40% | ||
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