1886 United States elections

Elections occurred in the middle of Democratic President Grover Cleveland's term, during the Third Party System. Members of the 50th United States Congress were chosen in this election. Democrats retained control of the House, while Republicans retained control of the Senate.
In the [United States United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives|House], Republicans won a moderate number of seats, but Democrats retained a narrow majority. In the Senate, Democrats won a moderate number of seats, but Republicans retained a narrow majority.