1986 United States Senate election in North Dakota

The 1986 United States Senate election in North Dakota was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Mark Andrews ran for re-election to a second term, but was defeated by Democratic-NPL nominee Kent Conrad.

General election

Candidates

• Anna B. Bourgois (Independent)
• Kent Conrad, State Tax Commissioner (1981–1986) (Democratic-NPL)
• Mark Andrews, incumbent U.S. Senator (Republican)

Campaign

Andrews lost re-election by 2,120 votes after a rigorous campaign involving personal attacks and other strategies

Results

See also

• 1986 United States Senate elections

Notes

• 1986 North Dakota U.S. Senate Election results