The 1986 United States Senate election in Georgia was held on November 4, 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. This was the second of three consecutive elections for this Senate seat where the incumbent was defeated.
Candidates 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
Results
See also 1986 United States Senate elections
References