Why did Gaylord Nelson lose re-election in 1980?
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« on: May 26, 2023, 06:30:33 AM »
...after winning comfortably his previous elections?
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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2023, 09:23:38 AM »
Ronald Reagan's coattails.
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2023, 11:59:22 AM »
It’s not that unusual (especially in the 1900s) for a senator to go from a big win to loosing re-election.

Some random examples just looking around;

Jim Sasser (D) won with 65% in 1988 and lost with 42% in 1994 (Tennessee)

Slade Gorton (R) won with 54% in 1980 and lost with 49% in 1986 (Washington)

Mark Andrews (R) won with 70% in 1980 and lost with 49% in 1986 (North Dakota)

William Hathaway (D) won with 53% in 1972 and lost with 34% in 1978 (Maine)

Peter Dominick (R) won with 59% in 1968 and lost with 40% in 1974 (Colorado)
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2023, 12:24:17 PM »
Because he has an unfortunate first name.
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2023, 01:22:12 PM »
It was 1980 and he was a Democrat.
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2023, 01:28:44 AM »
Because he got less votes than the other guy.
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