The 1980 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. Democratic nominee Ken Rothman defeated Republican nominee Roy Blunt with 55.75% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 5, 1980.
Democratic primary
Candidates William Roy Bean Ken Carnes Mickey Owen, baseball player Ken Rothman, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Roy Smith
Results
General election
Candidates Roy Blunt, Republican Ken Rothman, Democratic
Results
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