Dewey F. Bartlett Republican David Boren Democratic The 1978 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 7, 1978.

Incumbent Republican Senator Dewey F. Bartlett retired, leaving the seat vacant.

Boren easily defeated Republican nominee Robert B. Kamm in the general election.

[1] Following his victory, Boren swore an oath on a family Bible, declaring "I know what homosexuals and bisexuals are.

"[1] In 2019, Boren was accused by multiple witnesses of sexually harassing male subordinates while President of the University of Oklahoma.