Candidates •
Richard Lugar, incumbent U.S. Senator (Republican) • Jack Wickes, attorney (Democratic)
Campaign Lugar, a popular incumbent, had token opposition in this election. An April 1988 poll showed that Lugar lead 65% to 23%. By June, Lugar raised over $2 million, while Wickes raised just over $100,000. Lugar agreed to debate Wickes on September 10, 1988.
Results Lugar won overall with two-thirds of the vote and won 91 of
Indiana's 92 counties, Wickes won only the Democratic stronghold of
Lake County. == See also ==