1986 United States Senate Election in Nevada
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1986 United States Senate Election in Nevada
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 County results Reid: 40-50% 60-70% Santini: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% | |||||||||||||||||
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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. U.S. Representative Democratic nominee Harry Reid won the open seat.[1]
Major candidates
Democratic
- Harry Reid, U.S. Representative from Nevada's 1st congressional district (1983-1987)
Republican
- James David Santini, former U.S. Representative from Nevada's At-large congressional district (1975-1983)
Results
| 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
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