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The 2000 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 7, 2000, during a year which coincided with a United States presidential election in which Pennsylvania was viewed as a swing state. Pennsylvania was one of four states that elected Republican Senators despite being won by Al Gore in the concurrent presidential election, the others being Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Rick Santorum won re-election to a second term. This was the last time until 2024 where Republicans won the Class 1 Senate seat from Pennsylvania.
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Santorum (inc.) | 545,687 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 545,687 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Phil Berg
- Tom Foley, former Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor and Industry and nominee for Lt. Governor in 1994
- Ron Klink, U.S. Representative from Murrysville
- Murray Levin
- Robert A. Rovner, former Republican State Senator from Philadelphia
- Allyson Schwartz, State Senator from Northeast Philadelphia
Campaign
The contest began for Democrats with a close primary challenge; U.S. Congressman Klink narrowly defeated State Senator Allyson Schwartz and former lieutenant governor nominee Tom Foley by portraying himself as the only candidate who could defeat Santorum.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ron Klink | 299,219 | 40.73% | |
| Democratic | Allyson Schwartz | 194,763 | 26.52% | |
| Democratic | Tom Foley | 184,003 | 25.05% | |
| Democratic | Bob Rovner | 28,031 | 3.82% | |
| Democratic | Murray Levin | 18,903 | 2.57% | |
| Democratic | Phil Berg | 9,636 | 1.31% | |
| Total votes | 734,575 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Robert Domske (Reform)
- John Featherman (Libertarian)
- Ron Klink, U.S. Representative from Murrysville (Democratic)
- Rick Santorum, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1995 (Republican)
- Lester Searer (Constitution)
Campaign
Santorum had gained a reputation as a polarizing figure during his first term in the Senate and had lost the support of more moderate members of his own party by 1999, but entered the race with a large fundraising advantage and high levels of support from the political right. Klink was viewed as a viable choice because he was a traditional Democrat on most issues and had strong union ties but also was opposed to abortion rights, which Democrats hoped would return votes to their party in the heavily Catholic but economically liberal coal regions of the state. The campaign turned increasingly negative as both candidates publicly questioned each other's integrity.
Enthusiasm around Klink's campaign then waned as liberal Democrats balked at donating to a candidate who was almost as socially conservative as Santorum. This was especially true in Philadelphia, where Klink was all but unknown. Klink was also badly outspent, leaving him unable to expand his presence in the state; he didn't run a single advertisement on Philadelphia television stations. Ultimately, Klink only carried eight counties as Santorum, who had achieved nationwide prominence for taking positions against abortion and LGBT rights in the United States, was ultimately able to secure victory.
Debates
- Complete video of debate, September 30, 2000
- Complete video of debate, October 14, 2000
- Complete video of debate, October 23, 2000
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Santorum (incumbent) | 2,481,962 | 52.42% | +3.02% | |
| Democratic | Ron Klink | 2,154,908 | 45.51% | −1.41% | |
| Libertarian | John Featherman | 45,775 | 0.97% | −0.71% | |
| Constitution | Lester Searer | 28,382 | 0.60% | +0.6% | |
| Reform | Robert Domske | 24,089 | 0.51% | +0.5% | |
| Majority | 327,054 | 6.91% | +4.43% | ||
| Total votes | 4,735,116 | 100 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
- Cambria (largest municipality: Johnstown)
- Clinton (Largest city: Lock Haven)
- Luzerne (largest municipality: Wilkes-Barre)
See also
- 2000 United States Senate elections
References
- Resnick, Jolyn and Kalen Churcher. "Supporters rally in area for candidates." Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: The Times Leader, November 7, 2000, p. 4 (subscription required).
- Miller, Rhonda. "State GOP leaders rally the faithful: Six-city campaign tour ends at county airport." Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 7, 2000, p. 8 (subscription required).
- "Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information". Archived from the original on May 15, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2008.
- "Pennsylvania Elections | Summary Results". Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- Jesdanun, Anick. "Santorum's views not right on." Danville, Pennsylvania: The Danville News, January 26, 1999, p. 5 (subscription required).
- Brown, Jack. "Former congressman mulls run for Senate." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 7, 1999, p. 11 (subscription required).
- Marx, Claude R. "Santorum, Klink spend final day making pleas for votes: The two candidates for Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate seat both predict victory in hotly contested race." Hazleton, Pennsylvania: Standard-Speaker, November 7, 2000, p. 1 (subscription required).
- Pennsylvania Elections: Statewide Contests from 1950-2004
- "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
External links
- Candidates at Vote Smart
- Campaign finance at FEC
- Campaign finance at OpenSecrets
Official campaign websites (archived)
- Rick Santorum
- Ron Klink
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The 2000 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 7 2000 during a year which coincided with a United States presidential election in which Pennsylvania was viewed as a swing state Pennsylvania was one of four states that elected Republican Senators despite being won by Al Gore in the concurrent presidential election the others being Maine Rhode Island and Vermont 2000 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania 1994 November 7 2000 2006 Nominee Rick Santorum Ron Klink Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 2 481 962 2 154 908 Percentage 52 42 45 51 County resultsPrecinct resultsSantorum 50 60 60 70 70 80 80 90 gt 90 Klink 50 60 60 70 70 80 80 90 gt 90 Tie 50 No dataU S senator before election Rick Santorum Republican Elected U S Senator Rick Santorum Republican Incumbent Republican U S Senator Rick Santorum won re election to a second term This was the last time until 2024 where Republicans won the Class 1 Senate seat from Pennsylvania Republican primary2000 Republican U S Senate primary Party Candidate Votes Republican Rick Santorum inc 545 687 100 00 Total votes 545 687 100 00 Democratic primaryCandidates Phil Berg Tom Foley former Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor and Industry and nominee for Lt Governor in 1994 Ron Klink U S Representative from Murrysville Murray Levin Robert A Rovner former Republican State Senator from Philadelphia Allyson Schwartz State Senator from Northeast Philadelphia Campaign The contest began for Democrats with a close primary challenge U S Congressman Klink narrowly defeated State Senator Allyson Schwartz and former lieutenant governor nominee Tom Foley by portraying himself as the only candidate who could defeat Santorum Results 2000 Democratic U S Senate primary Party Candidate Votes Democratic Ron Klink 299 219 40 73 Democratic Allyson Schwartz 194 763 26 52 Democratic Tom Foley 184 003 25 05 Democratic Bob Rovner 28 031 3 82 Democratic Murray Levin 18 903 2 57 Democratic Phil Berg 9 636 1 31 Total votes 734 575 100 00General electionCandidates Robert Domske Reform John Featherman Libertarian Ron Klink U S Representative from Murrysville Democratic Rick Santorum incumbent U S Senator since 1995 Republican Lester Searer Constitution Campaign Santorum had gained a reputation as a polarizing figure during his first term in the Senate and had lost the support of more moderate members of his own party by 1999 but entered the race with a large fundraising advantage and high levels of support from the political right Klink was viewed as a viable choice because he was a traditional Democrat on most issues and had strong union ties but also was opposed to abortion rights which Democrats hoped would return votes to their party in the heavily Catholic but economically liberal coal regions of the state The campaign turned increasingly negative as both candidates publicly questioned each other s integrity Enthusiasm around Klink s campaign then waned as liberal Democrats balked at donating to a candidate who was almost as socially conservative as Santorum This was especially true in Philadelphia where Klink was all but unknown Klink was also badly outspent leaving him unable to expand his presence in the state he didn t run a single advertisement on Philadelphia television stations Ultimately Klink only carried eight counties as Santorum who had achieved nationwide prominence for taking positions against abortion and LGBT rights in the United States was ultimately able to secure victory Debates Complete video of debate September 30 2000 Complete video of debate October 14 2000 Complete video of debate October 23 2000 Results General election results Party Candidate Votes Republican Rick Santorum incumbent 2 481 962 52 42 3 02 Democratic Ron Klink 2 154 908 45 51 1 41 Libertarian John Featherman 45 775 0 97 0 71 Constitution Lester Searer 28 382 0 60 0 6 Reform Robert Domske 24 089 0 51 0 5 Majority 327 054 6 91 4 43 Total votes 4 735 116 100 Republican hold Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Cambria largest municipality Johnstown Clinton Largest city Lock Haven Luzerne largest municipality Wilkes Barre See also2000 United States Senate electionsReferencesResnick Jolyn and Kalen Churcher Supporters rally in area for candidates Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania The Times Leader November 7 2000 p 4 subscription required Miller Rhonda State GOP leaders rally the faithful Six city campaign tour ends at county airport Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Post Gazette November 7 2000 p 8 subscription required Commonwealth of PA Elections Information Archived from the original on May 15 2008 Retrieved May 16 2008 Pennsylvania Elections Summary Results Retrieved September 27 2023 Jesdanun Anick Santorum s views not right on Danville Pennsylvania The Danville News January 26 1999 p 5 subscription required Brown Jack Former congressman mulls run for Senate Philadelphia Pennsylvania The Philadelphia Inquirer January 7 1999 p 11 subscription required Marx Claude R Santorum Klink spend final day making pleas for votes The two candidates for Pennsylvania s U S Senate seat both predict victory in hotly contested race Hazleton Pennsylvania Standard Speaker November 7 2000 p 1 subscription required Pennsylvania Elections Statewide Contests from 1950 2004 Office of the Clerk U S House of Representatives External linksCandidates at Vote Smart Campaign finance at FEC Campaign finance at OpenSecrets Official campaign websites archived Rick Santorum Ron Klink