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United States Senate election in Nevada, 1986

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Start date
  
November 4, 1986

50.0%
  
44.5%

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Winner
  
Harry Reid

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.

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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)

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