1986 United States Senate election in Alaska explained

Election Name:1986 United States Senate election in Alaska
Country:Alaska
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1980 United States Senate election in Alaska
Previous Year:1980
Next Election:1992 United States Senate election in Alaska
Next Year:1992
Election Date:November 4, 1986
Image1:Frank Murkowski 1987.jpg
Nominee1:Frank Murkowski
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:97,764
Percentage1:54.02%
Nominee2:Glenn Olds
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:79,727
Percentage2:44.10%
Map Size:325px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Frank Murkowski
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frank Murkowski
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1986 United States Senate election in Alaska was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican United States Senator Frank Murkowski ran for a second term in the United States Senate and was primarily opposed by Alaska Pacific University President Glenn Olds. Following a highly competitive election in 1980, Murkowski faced a legitimate opponent in Glenn Olds, and the contest was fairly close. However, in the end, Murkowski was able to defeat Olds by a slightly wider margin than he won by six years prior.

Open primary

Candidates

Republican

Democratic

Libertarian

Results

General election

Results

See also