1986 United States Senate election in Missouri

The 1986 United States Senate election in Missouri was held on November 3, 1986. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Tom Eagleton decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. Republican Governor Kit Bond won the open seat.

1986 United States Senate election in Missouri
November 3, 1986
 
Nominee Kit Bond Harriett Woods
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 777,612 699,624
Percentage 52.6% 44.9%
County Results

Bond:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Woods:      50–60%      60–70%
U.S. senator before election

Thomas Eagleton
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Senator

Kit Bond
Republican

Elections in Missouri

Major candidates

Democratic

Republican

Results
General election results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kit Bond 777,612 52.6%
Democratic Harriett Woods 699,624 47.4%
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See also
  • United States Senate elections, 1986

References
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