page_title: 1980 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
hierarchical_section_title: 1980 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
context_page_description: The 1980 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Richard Schweiker decided to retire, instead of seeking a third term. Republican nominee Arlen Specter won the open seat, defeating Democratic nominee Peter F. Flaherty.
context_section_description: The 1980 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 4, 1980. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Richard Schweiker decided to retire, instead of seeking a third term. Republican nominee Arlen Specter won the open seat, defeating Democratic nominee Peter F. Flaherty.
caption: County Results
  Specter:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
  
  Flaherty:      40-50%      50–60%      70–80%