The 1980 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Republican U.S Senator Jake Garn won re-election to a second term in a landslide against Democrat Dan Berman. American Party primary Candidates George M. Batchelor Lawrence Rey Topham Results After losing the primary, Topham became the American Party nominee for Governor of Utah. Democratic primary Candidates Dan Berman, attorney A. Stephen Dirks, Mayor of Ogden Results General election Results See also 1980 United States Senate elections References 1980 Utah United States Senate