1986 United States Senate election in Maryland
The 1986 United States Senate election in Maryland was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Charles Mathias Jr. decided to retire, instead of seeking a fourth term. Democratic U.S. Representative Barbara Mikulski defeated Reagan Administration official Linda Chavez for the open seat. Barbara Mikulski's swearing-in marked the first time since 1969 where Democrats held both Senate seats from Maryland.
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County results Mikulski: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90% Chavez: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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