1994 United States Senate special election in Oklahoma

The 1994 United States Senate special election in Oklahoma was held November 8, 1994 in the wake of incumbent Democratic Senator David Boren's impending resignation to become President of the University of Oklahoma. Republican Jim Inhofe won the open seat, having previously unsuccessfully ran against Boren for Governor of Oklahoma in 1974.

1994 United States Senate special election in Oklahoma

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Nominee Jim Inhofe Dave McCurdy
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 542,390 392,488
Percentage 55.21% 39.95%

County results

Inhofe:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

McCurdy:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

David Boren
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Jim Inhofe
Republican

General election

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Results

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General election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Inhofe 542,390 55.21%
Democratic Dave McCurdy 392,488 39.95%
Independent Danny Corn 47,552 4.84%
Majority 149,902 15.26%
Turnout 982,430
Republican gain from Democratic

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - OK US Senate - Special Election Race - Nov 08, 1994".