1986 United States Senate election in North Dakota

The 1986 United States Senate election in North Dakota was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Mark Andrews ran for re-election to a second term, but was defeated by Democratic-NPL nominee Kent Conrad.

Candidates

 * Anna B. Bourgois (Independent)
 * Kent Conrad, State Tax Commissioner (1981–1986) (Democratic-NPL)
 * Mark Andrews, incumbent U.S. Senator (Republican)

Campaign
Andrews lost re-election by just over 2,000 votes after a rigorous campaign involving personal attacks and other strategies