1986 United States Senate election in Georgia

The 1986 United States Senate election in Georgia was held on November 8, 1986. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Mack Mattingly ran for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat Wyche Fowler in a close race. This was also the last time a Democrat was elected to the class 3 Senate seat for a full term until 2022.

Democratic

 * Wyche Fowler, U.S. Representative
 * Hamilton Jordan, former White House Chief of Staff
 * John D. Russell, former State Representative from the 64th district (1981-1985)
 * Jerry Belsky, LaRouche activist

Republican

 * Mack Mattingly, incumbent U.S. Senator