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.
General election
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)
Results
See also
- 1986 United States Senate elections
References
