1986 United States Senate election in Colorado

The 1986 United States Senate election in Colorado was held on November 4, 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.

Candidates

 * Michael Martin Bush (Independent)
 * Michael R. Chamberlain (Socialist Workers)
 * Calvin G. Dodge (Prohibition)
 * Ken Kramer, U.S. Representative from Colorado Springs (Republican)
 * Henry John Olshaw (American Independent)
 * Tim Wirth, U.S. Representative from Boulder (Democratic)