1982 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

The 1982 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat William Proxmire defeated Republican nominee Scott McCallum in a landslide, taking 63.65% of the vote to McCallum's 34.14%.

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1982.

Candidates

 * Marcel Dandeneau, former State Representative from Caledonia
 * William Proxmire, incumbent Senator since 1957

Candidates

 * Paul T. Brewer
 * Scott McCallum, State Representative from Lodi

Candidates

 * William O. Hart (Independent)
 * George Liljenfeldt (Libertarian)
 * Sanford G. Knapp (Independent)
 * Scott McCallum, State Representative from Lodi (Republican)
 * William Proxmire, incumbent Senator since 1957 (Democratic)