U.S. Senate election, 1996

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Republican hold in light red, Republican pickup in dark red, Democratic hold in light blue, Democratic pickup in dark blue.

The U.S. Senate election, 1996 was an election for United States Senate which coincided with the re-election of Bill Clinton as president. It followed the major Republican gains of 1994. Because of the staggered nature of the Senate, some of the alignment shift of 1994 carried over to this year, even though the Republicans lost seats in the House.

Notable Races

The Republicans made a net gain of two seats by capturing the open seats in Alabama, Arkansas, and Nebraska, but Democrat Tim Johnson defeated Republican incumbent Larry Pressler in South Dakota.

Senate contests in 1996

¹ special election due to resignation of Robert Dole to pursue the presidency -- next regular election held in 1998

See also

• U.S. presidential election, 1996
• U.S. House election, 1996

Senate composition before and after elections

References

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