U.S. Senate election, 1986

The U.S. Senate election, 1986 was an election for the United States Senate in the middle of Ronald Reagan's second presidential term. As a midterm election, and one which occurred six years after major Republican gains from Reagan's coattails in 1980, the Democrats had a better chance to gain seats.

Senate contests in 1986

1Broyhill was appointed to the seat on July 3, 1986, following the death of John Porter East (R-NC).

Related Topics:
July 3 - 1986 - John Porter East

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