1980 United States Senate election in Louisiana

The 1980 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on September 13, 1980. Incumbent Democrat Russell B. Long won the primary with 57.64% of the vote and avoided a runoff.

Candidates

 * Russell B. Long, incumbent United States Senator
 * Woody Jenkins, State Representative
 * Jerry C. Bardwell
 * Robert M. Ross
 * Naomi Bracey