pollster despite ranking first. Krueger endorsed fellow U.S. Congressman Hance, saying "Ultimately, the quality of one's public service depends upon the character that one displays in filling an office." In the June election, Doggett very narrowly defeated Hance by just 1,345 votes. Initial election on May 5, 1984 Run-off election on June 2, 1984 The Republican primary was a highly competitive, multimillion-dollar contest. Gramm recently switched parties in 1983, but he was a conservative who supported Reaganomics. Gramm spent $4 million. Virginia Incumbent Republican John W. Warner won re-election to a second term. He handily defeated Edythe C. Harrison, member of the Virginia House of Delegates the "first woman in Virginia nominated by the Democratic Party for statewide office." West Virginia Incumbent Democratic Jennings Randolph decided to retire, instead of seeking a fifth term. Democrat Jay Rockefeller won the open seat over Republican John Raese. Wyoming Incumbent Republican Alan K. Simpson has won re-election for a second term, defeating Democrat Victor A. Ryan. See also 1984 United States elections 1984 United States gubernatorial elections 1984 United States presidential election 1984 United States House of Representatives elections 98th United States Congress 99th United States Congress References Sources