1986 Arizona Senate election


The 1986 Arizona Senate election was held on November 4, 1986. Voters elected members of the Arizona Senate in all 30 of the state's legislative districts to serve a two-year term. Primary elections were held on September 9, 1986.
Prior to the elections, the Republicans held a majority of 18 seats over the Democrats' 12 seats.
Following the election, Republicans maintained control of the chamber with 19 Republicans to 11 Democrats, a net gain of one seat for Republicans.
The newly elected senators served in the 38th Arizona State Legislature.

Retiring Incumbents

Democrats

  1. District 8: Ed C. Sawyer
  2. District 10: Luis Armando Gonzales
  3. District 23: Alfredo Gutierrez

Republican

  1. District 17: Anne Lindeman
  2. District 27: Juanita Harelson
  3. District 30: Stan Turley

Incumbents Defeated in Primary Elections

Republican

  1. District 19: Bill Davis

Detailed Results