The 1988 United States Senate election in California took place on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Senator
Pete Wilson won re-election to a second term.
As of 2024, this is the last time a Republican won a U.S. Senate election in California. This was also the first time since
1952 that an incumbent Senator was re-elected to this seat.
Democratic primary
Candidates
John Hancock Abbott, perennial candidate
Robert John Banuelos, candidate for Senate in 1986
Charles Greene, candidate for Senate in 1986 and Los Angeles County Sheriff in 1982