1998 United States Senate election in Indiana

The 1998 United States Senate election in Indiana was held November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican Senator Dan Coats decided to retire instead of seeking a second full term; he later successfully ran for this seat again in 2010. Democratic former Governor Evan Bayh won the open seat his father once held.

Candidates

 * Evan Bayh, former Governor (Democratic)


 * Paul Helmke, mayor of Fort Wayne (Republican)
 * Rebecca Sink-Burris (Libertarian)

Results by county
Bayh won 88 of Indiana's counties compared to 4 for Helmke.