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In which year did George McGovern lose his bid for a fourth term in the U.S. Senate?
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George McGovern lost his bid for a fourth term in the U.S. Senate in 1980. Despite his previous electoral successes, he was defeated in the midst of a nationwide shift toward conservatism.
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