The 1976 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Vance Hartke ran for re-election to a fourth term, but was defeated by Republican challenger, Indianapolis Mayor Richard Lugar, who defeated Hartke in a landslide.
Democratic primary Candidates Vance Hartke, Incumbent U.S. Senator since 1959 Philip H. Hayes, U.S. Representative from Evansville
Results
Republican primary Candidates William P. Costas, businessman from Valparaiso Richard Lugar, former Mayor of Indianapolis and nominee for Senate in 1974 Edgar Whitcomb, former governor of Indiana
Results
Results
See also 1976 United States Senate elections
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