The 1986 United States Senate election in Alaska was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent
RepublicanUnited States SenatorFrank Murkowski ran for a second term in the
United States Senate and was primarily opposed by
Alaska Pacific University President
Glenn Olds. Following a highly competitive election in
1980, Murkowski faced a legitimate opponent in Glenn Olds, and the contest was fairly close. However, in the end, Murkowski was able to defeat Olds by a slightly wider margin than he won by six years prior.
Bill Barnes, former director of the
People Mover transit system in Anchorage. His wife, Allegra, was the
Libertarian nominee for
lieutenant governor in this same election year
Dave Carlson, former congressional candidate
Michael J. Bruner
Karl Francis
Libertarian
Chuck House, field representative for
Eastman Kodak Company and Libertarian Party activist