The 1980 United States Senate election in Connecticut took place on November 4, 1980, alongside other elections to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Abraham Ribicoff decided to retire. The open seat was won by Democratic Representative Chris Dodd, son of former Senator Thomas J. Dodd. The Republican nominee was James L. Buckley, who served as the United States Senator from neighboring New York from 1971 to 1977.
Republican primary Candidates Richard Bozzuto, State Senate minority leader and Senator from the 32nd district James Buckley, former U.S. Senator from New York
Results
General election Results
See also 1980 United States Senate elections
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