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, who previously ran for the senate in 1974, won the open seat.
General election
Candidates
- Kent Cromwell (Libertarian)
- Harry Reid, U.S. Representative from Nevada's 1st congressional district and nominee for the United States Senate in 1974 (Democratic)
- Jim Santini, former Democratic U.S. Representative at-large (Republican)
Results
See also
- 1986 United States Senate elections
References
