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The 1986 South Carolina United States Senate election was held on November 4, 1986 to select the U.S. Senator from the state of South Carolina. Popular incumbent Democratic Senator Fritz Hollings easily defeated Republican challenger Henry McMaster.
[edit] Democratic primary
Fritz Hollings, the incumbent Senator, faced no opposition from South Carolina Democrats and avoided a primary election.
[edit] Republican primary
The South Carolina Republican Party held their primary on June 10, 1986. Henry McMaster defeated Henry Jordan in the primary to become the Republican nominee in the general election.
| Republican Primary |
| Candidate |
Votes |
% |
| Henry McMaster |
27,695 |
53.4 |
| Henry Jordan |
24,164 |
46.6 |
[edit] General election campaign
The race was not seriously contested and was not a target by the Republicans. With little financial assistance, McMaster was unable to mount a credible challenge to Hollings' re-election in what became a difficult year for Republicans.
[edit] Election results
1986 South Carolina U.S. Senate election map, by percentile by county. 65+% won by Hollings 60%-64% won by Hollings 55%-59% won by Hollings 50%-54% won by Hollings 50%-54% won by McMaster
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- State Election Commission (1987). South Carolina Election Commission Annual Report 1986-1987, pp. 14, 22.
