1984 United States Senate election in Louisiana
The primary election for the 1984 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on September 29, 1984. Incumbent Senator J. Bennett Johnston won the election with 85% of the vote and was declared elected by a majority, dispelling the need for a general election in November. Results. General election. Under Section 511 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, a candidate who received a majority of the votes in the Primary Election was declared elected. Johnston did not appear on the General Election ballot. 1984 United States Senate election in Louisiana