1986 United States Senate election in Nevada

The 1986 United States Senate election in Nevada was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt decided to retire instead of seeking a third term. The Democratic nominee, U.S. representative Harry Reid won the open seat.

Candidates

 * Kent Cromwell (Libertarian)
 * Harry Reid, U.S. Representative from Nevada's 1st congressional district and nominee for the United States Senate in 1974 (Democratic)
 * Jim Santini, former Democratic U.S. Representative at-large (Republican)