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Richard Lugar (R) won re-election with 87% of the vote.
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Sen. Richard Lugar (R)

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First elected in 1976; Seeking sixth full term; Lugar was unopposed in the primary and no Democrat filed to challenge him.

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About The Candidate
- Born: April 4, 1932; Indianapolis, Ind.
- Family: Married (Charlene); four children
- Education: Oxford University, M.A., 1956; Denison University, B.A., 1954
- Professional Career: Farmer; vice president & treasurer, Thomas L. Green & Co., 1960-67
- Military Career: Navy, 1957-60
- Previous Elective Office: Indianapolis mayor, 1968-75; Indianapolis School Board, 1964-67

Previous Election Results

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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Richard Lugar (R)
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1,427,944
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67%
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$4,251,603
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David L. Johnson (D)
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683,273
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32%
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$1,179,029
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Other
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33,992
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1%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Richard Lugar (R)
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unopposed
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Richard Lugar (R)
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1,039,625
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67%
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$4,688,326
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James Jontz (D)
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470,799
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31%
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$472,788
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Other
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33,144
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2%
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