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The 1980 Arizona Senate election was held on November 4, 1980. Voters elected members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections were held on September 9, 1980.[3]
Prior to the elections, the Republicans held a majority of 16 seats over the Democrats' 14 seats.
Following the election, Republicans maintained control of the chamber and their majority of 16 Republicans to 14 Democrats remained unchanged.[4]
The newly elected senators served in the 35th Arizona State Legislature.