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The Alaska Congressional election of 1986 was held on Tuesday, November 4, 1986. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 1987. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 1987, to January 3, 1989.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Don Young (inc.) | 101,799 | 56.47 | |
Democratic | Pegge Begich | 74,053 | 41.08 | |
Libertarian | Betty Breck | 4,182 | 2.32 | |
Write-ins | 243 | 0.14 | ||
Total votes | 180,277 | 100.00 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
The 1986 United States Senate elections was an election for the United States Senate in the middle of Ronald Reagan's second presidential term. The Republicans had to defend an unusually large number of freshman Senate incumbents who had been elected on President Ronald Reagan's coattails in 1980. Democrats won a net of eight seats, defeating seven freshman incumbents and regaining control of the Senate for the first time since January 1981. The party not controlling the presidency gained seats, as usually occurs in mid-term elections.
The Alaska Congressional election of 2006 was held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 2007. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 2007, to January 3, 2009. The primary elections were held on August 22, 2006.
The 1986 United States Senate election in Florida took place on November 4, 1986 alongside other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins decided to run for re-election to second term, but lost to Democrat Bob Graham, the popular incumbent Governor of Florida.
The 1998 United States Senate election in Alabama was held November 3, 1998 alongside other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Richard Shelby won re-election to a third term.
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.
The 1986 United States Senate election in Alaska was held on November 3, 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.
The 1986 United States Senate election in Colorado was held on November 3, 1986. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Gary Hart decided to retire instead of seeking a third term. Democratic nominee Tim Wirth won the open seat.
The 1986 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 4, 1986 alongside other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Steve Symms won re-election to a second term.
The 1986 United States Senate election in New York took place on November 4, 1986 alongside other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Al D'Amato won re-election to a second term.
The 1986 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 4, 1986, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 100th Congress from January 3, 1987 until January 3, 1989.
The Maryland Congressional elections of 2002 were held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. The terms of all eight Representatives to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 2003, and therefore all were put up for contest. The winning candidates served a two-year term from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2005.
The Maryland Congressional elections of 2004 were held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. The terms of all eight Representatives to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 2005, and therefore all were put up for contest. The winning candidates served a two-year term from January 3, 2005, to January 3, 2007.
The Alaska Congressional election of 2004 was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 2005. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 2005, to January 3, 2007.
The Alaska Congressional election of 2002 was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 2003. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2005.
The Alaska Congressional election of 1994 was held on Tuesday, November 8, 1994. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 1995. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 1995, to January 3, 1997.
The Alaska Congressional election of 1992 was held on Tuesday, November 3, 1992. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 1993. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 1993, to January 3, 1995.
The Alaska Congressional election of 1990 was held on Tuesday, November 6, 1990. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 1991. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 1991, to January 3, 1993.
The Alaska Congressional election of 1988 was held on Tuesday, November 8, 1988. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 1989. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 1989, to January 3, 1991.
The Alaska Congressional election of 1984 was held on Tuesday, November 6, 1984. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 1985. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 1985, to January 3, 1987.
The Alaska Congressional election of 1982 was held on Tuesday, November 2, 1982. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 1983. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1985.
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