1986 United States Senate election in Oregon

1986 United States Senate election in Oregon
	County results ; Packwood: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Bauman: 50–60% 70–80%
U.S. senator before election; Bob Packwood; Republican	Elected U.S. Senator ; Bob Packwood; Republican

The 1986 United States Senate election in Oregon was held on November 8, 1986. Incumbent Republican Bob Packwood ran for re-election. U.S. Congressman Jim Weaver received the Democratic nomination. A populist Democratic congressman from Eugene, Oregon, he was a darling of the environmentalists. Weaver supported the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984. Packwood was confident, despite the popular opponent, because had more money and a better campaign organization.^[1] After winning the party nomination, Weaver was the subject of a House Ethics Committee probe into his campaign finances, and withdrew his candidacy. Rick Bauman was selected to replace Weaver on the ballot, and lost handily to Packwood.

^ "Andy Kerr - the Browning of Bob Packwood". Archived from the original on September 17, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2010.

[1] "Andy Kerr - the Browning of Bob Packwood". Archived from the original on September 17, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2010.

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