About: 1980 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

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The 1980 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Richard Schweiker decided to retire, instead of seeking a third term. Republican nominee Arlen Specter won the open seat, defeating Democratic nominee Peter F. Flaherty. As of 2022, this is the last time Philadelphia voted for a Republican statewide candidate. This is also the last Senate election where Butler County, Clarion County, Venango County, and Jefferson County voted Democratic.

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dbo:abstract	The 1980 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Richard Schweiker decided to retire, instead of seeking a third term. Republican nominee Arlen Specter won the open seat, defeating Democratic nominee Peter F. Flaherty. As of 2022, this is the last time Philadelphia voted for a Republican statewide candidate. This is also the last Senate election where Butler County, Clarion County, Venango County, and Jefferson County voted Democratic. (en)
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