1998 United States Senate election in Alabama

The 1998 United States Senate election in Alabama was held November 3, 1998, alongside other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Senator Richard Shelby won re-election to a third term. He was first elected in 1986 and re-elected in 1992 as a Democrat and switched parties in 1994 after the Republican Revolution, making this the first election he competed in as a Republican.

Candidates

Republican Richard Shelby, incumbent U.S. Senator

Democratic Clayton Suddith, army veteran and former Franklin County Commissioner

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error RichardShelby (R) ClaytonSuddith (D) UndecidedMason DixonOctober 24–26, 1998808 (LV)± 3.5%62%29%9%Mason DixonOctober 10–12, 1998807 (LV)± 3.5%62%25%13%Mason DixonSeptember 14–15, 1998803 (LV)± 3.5%58%27%15%Mason DixonJune 22–24, 1998804 (LV)± 3.5%57%26%17%

Results

See also 1998 United States Senate elections

Notes

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