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The 1986 United States Senate election in Nevada was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt decided to retire instead of seeking a third term. The Democratic nominee, U.S. representative Harry Reid won the open seat.[1]

General election

Candidates

Results

General election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Harry Reid 130,955 50.00% +12.61%
Republican Jim Santini 116,606 44.52% -14.01%
None of These Candidates 9,472 3.62% +2.33%
Libertarian Kent Cromwell 4,899 1.87% -0.94%
Majority 14,349 5.48% -15.66%
Turnout 261,932
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 1986" (PDF). Clerk of the House of Representatives. p. 23.