The 1986 Arizona Senate election was held on November 4, 1986. Voters elected members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections were held on September 9, 1986.
Prior to the elections, the Republicans held a majority of 18 seats over the Democrats' 12 seats.
Following the election, Republicans maintained control of the chamber with 19 Republicans to 11 Democrats, a net gain of one seat for Republicans.
The newly elected senators served in the 38th Arizona State Legislature.
Retiring Incumbents
Democrats
- District 8: Ed C. Sawyer
- District 10: Luis Armando Gonzales
- District 23: Alfredo Gutierrez
Republican
- District 17: Anne Lindeman
- District 27: Juanita Harelson
- District 30: Stan Turley
Incumbents Defeated in Primary Elections
Republican
- District 19: Bill Davis
Detailed Results
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
District 12
District 13
District 14
District 15
District 16
District 17
District 18
District 19
District 20
District 21
District 22
District 23
District 24
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
District 29
District 30
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