1978 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Howard Baker Republican Howard Baker Republican The 1978 United States Senate election in Tennessee took place on November 7, 1978, to elect the U.S.Senator from the state of Tennessee.Two-term popular incumbent Republican U.S.Senator, Howard Baker, who had served as United States Senate Minority Leader since 1977, won reelection over first-time candidate and Democratic Party activist Jane Eskind.Candidates: In an open primary on August 3, Eskind defeated eight other candidates:[1] Candidates: Baker easily won the August 3 primary:[2] Baker won with a 15-point margin in the general election, held on November 7: