1988 United States Senate election in Mississippi

The 1988 United States Senate election in Mississippi was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator John C. Stennis decided to retire instead of seeking an eighth term. Republican Trent Lott won the open seat.

Democratic primary

Candidates 
 Wayne Dowdy, U.S. Congressman from the 4th district since 1981
 Dick Molpus, Secretary of State of Mississippi
 Gilbert Fountain, Pipefitter from  Biloxi

Results

Republican primary

Candidates 
 Trent Lott, U.S. Congressman from the 5th district since 1973, House Minority Whip since 1981

Results

See also 

  United States Senate elections, 1988

References 

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