1992 United States Senate election in Colorado
Introduction The '''1992 United States Senate election in Colorado''' was held on November 3, 1992.Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Tim Wirth decided to retire instead of seeking a second term. Democratic nominee Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a U.S. Representative, won the open seat. Campbell switched parties in 1995 and was re-elected as a Republican in 1998.
Democratic primary Democratic primary results by county===Candidates===* Ben Nighthorse Campbell, U.S. Representative from Ignacio* Josie Heath, former Boulder County Commissioner and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1990* Dick Lamm, former Governor of Colorado===Results===
General election === Candidates ===* Ben Nighthorse Campbell (D), U.S. Representative* Terry Considine (R), State Senator===Results===
See also * 1992 United States Senate elections
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