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Pennsylvania — 2000 U.S. Senate election
Akashic2000 · U.S. SenatePennsylvania · U.S. SenateRick SantorumR+6.9
Candidates
Statewide candidate totals — MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 2000 Senate returns.
- Rick Santorum✓(i)Republican2,481,96252.4%
- Ron KlinkDemocrat2,154,90845.5%
- John J. FeathermanLibertarian45,7751.0%
- Lester B. SearerConstitution28,3820.6%
- Robert E. DomskeReform24,0890.5%
presidential baselinePresident 2000D+4.2Senate 2000R+6.9vs. baselineR+11.1
Pennsylvania's 2000 Senate race ran 11.1 points more Republican than the presidential race on the same ballot.
Pennsylvania's Senate margins
Every contest in our store, 1976–2024
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | −5.6% |
| 1980 | −2.4% |
| 1982 | −20.1% |
| 1986 | −13.6% |
| 1988 | −34.0% |
| 1992 | −2.8% |
| 1994 | −2.5% |
| 1998 | −26.6% |
| 2000 | −6.9% |
| 2004 | −10.6% |
| 2006 | +17.4% |
| 2010 | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +9.1% |
| 2016 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | +12.9% |
| 2022 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | −0.2% |
Same ballot, 2000PA
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab — 2000 US Senate returns, party-classified by literal ballot party · certified statewide totals. Real returns — nothing estimated.