| Election Name: | 1986 United States Senate election in Nevada |
| Country: | Nevada |
| Flag Year: | 1929 |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1980 United States Senate election in Nevada |
| Previous Year: | 1980 |
| Next Election: | 1992 United States Senate election in Nevada |
| Next Year: | 1992 |
| Election Date: | November 4, 1986 |
| Image1: | Rep Harry Reid.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Harry Reid |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 130,955 |
| Percentage1: | 50.00% |
| Nominee2: | Jim Santini |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 116,606 |
| Percentage2: | 44.52% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| U.S. Senator | |
| Before Election: | Paul Laxalt |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Harry Reid |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
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]