The 1990 United States Senate election in Texas was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Phil Gramm won election to a second term.
Republican primary
Candidates Nominee Phil Gramm, incumbent U.S. Senator
Democratic primary
Candidates Nominee Hugh Parmer, State Senator and former Mayor of Fort Worth Eliminated in primary Harley Schlanger, journalist and activist
General election Gramm, a popular incumbent who switched parties a few years prior, had over $5 million on hand. Gramm won 24% of the African American vote.
See also 1990 United States Senate elections
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