The 1982 United States Senate election in Nevada was held on November 5, 1982. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Howard Cannon ran for re-election to a fifth term, but narrowly lost to Republican Chic Hecht.
Major candidates Democratic Howard Cannon, incumbent U.S. Senator James David Santini, U.S. Representative
Republican Chic Hecht, State Senator since 1967
Results
See also 1982 United States Senate elections
References