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The 1986 Maryland Senate election were held on November 4, 1986, to elect senators in all 47 districts of the Maryland Senate. Members were elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. These elections were held concurrently with various federal and state elections, including for Governor of Maryland.
Following landslide victories for Paul Sarbanes and Harry Hughes in the 1982 elections, Republicans largely spent the following four years rebuilding the party.[1] The party began its 1986 campaigns in a strong position with White House aide Linda Chavez leading the ticket,[2] however, the party's status weakened as the election approached, with it shifting its focus away from legislative gains and toward limiting its legislative losses.[3]
Summary
Closest races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
- State Senate district 16, 7.45%
- State Senate district 14, 8.12%
Detailed results
All election results are from the Maryland State Board of Elections.[10]
District 5
Maryland Senate District 5 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Raymond E. Beck (incumbent) |
17,117 |
72.0 |
|
Democratic |
Robert E. Spellman |
6,651 |
28.0 |
|
Republican hold |
District 6
Maryland Senate District 6 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Michael J. Collins (incumbent) |
13,434 |
80.0 |
|
Republican |
Teresa Mancuso Albright |
3,368 |
20.0 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 10
Maryland Senate District 10 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Francis X. Kelly (incumbent) |
18,655 |
65.9 |
|
Republican |
Clarence E. Ritter |
9,656 |
34.1 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 12
Maryland Senate District 12 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
John C. Coolahan (incumbent) |
18,890 |
100.0 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 13
Maryland Senate District 13 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Thomas M. Yeager (incumbent) |
15,264 |
62.3 |
|
Republican |
John C. Murphy |
9,238 |
37.7 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 17
Maryland Senate District 17 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
S. Frank Shore (incumbent) |
15,621 |
69.2 |
|
Republican |
Jeffrey Wayne Skinner |
6,967 |
30.8 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 21
Maryland Senate District 21 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Arthur Dorman (incumbent) |
12,341 |
100.0 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 22
Maryland Senate District 22 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Thomas Patrick O'Reilly (incumbent) |
11,523 |
79.9 |
|
Republican |
Jo Mimms-Bolden |
2,901 |
20.1 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 28
Maryland Senate District 28 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
James C. Simpson (incumbent) |
15,570 |
100.0 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 30
Maryland Senate District 30 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Gerald W. Winegrad (incumbent) |
16,287 |
64.9 |
|
Republican |
Charles Thomamm |
8,793 |
35.1 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 39
Maryland Senate District 39 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Michael B. Mitchell |
8,754 |
85.6 |
|
Republican |
Victor Clark Jr. |
1,476 |
14.4 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 40
Maryland Senate District 40 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Troy Brailey (incumbent) |
11,584 |
96.2 |
|
Republican |
Melvin Stubbs |
456 |
3.8 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 42
Maryland Senate District 42 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Barbara A. Hoffman |
16,929 |
100.0 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 43
Maryland Senate District 43 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
John A. Pica Jr. (incumbent) |
16,354 |
100.0 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 44
Maryland Senate District 44 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Julian L. Lapides (incumbent) |
14,638 |
100.0 |
|
Democratic hold |
District 46
Maryland Senate District 46 election
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Joseph S. Bonvegna (incumbent) |
16,160 |
100.0 |
|
Democratic hold |
References
- Feinstein, John (December 12, 1982). "Square One For Md. GOP". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- Sugawara, Sandra (January 24, 1986). "Chavez Lifts Md. GOP's Hopes". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- "MARYLAND: Promise Turns to Problems For Fragmented State GOP". The Washington Post. November 2, 1986. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- Churchville, Victoria (August 17, 1986). "Leadership In Howard Is Up for Grabs". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- Melton, R. H. (September 10, 1986). "Kramer, Gannon Win Montgomery Executive Races". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- Melton, R. H. (February 3, 1986). "Bainum Joins Md. Race for U.S. House". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- Vesey, Tom (September 6, 1986). "Md. Assembly to Get New Leadership". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- "Riley, Others Eye Senate Seat". The Daily Times. April 4, 1986. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- Vesey, Tom (August 31, 1986). "Campaigning in Maryland". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- "1986 Gubernatorial Election Results". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
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