1996 United States Senate election in Colorado

The 1996 United States Senate election in Colorado was held on November 5, 1996. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Hank Brown decided to retire instead of seeking a second term. Republican Wayne Allard won the open seat.

Republican primary

Candidates Wayne Allard, U.S. representative from Fort Collins Gale Norton, Attorney General of Colorado

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates Gene Nichol, dean of the University of Colorado Law School Tom Strickland, attorney

Results

General election

Candidates Wayne Allard, U.S. representative from Fort Collins (Republican) Randy MacKenzie (Natural Law) Tom Strickland, attorney (Democratic)

Results

See also 1996 United States Senate elections

References