1986 United States Senate election in Indiana

none March 2026 September 2023 1986 United States Senate election in Indiana Indiana presidential no 1980 United States Senate election in Indiana 1980 1990 (special) November 4, 1986 145x150px Dan Quayle (cropped).jpg Dan Quayle Republican Party (United States) 936,143 60.57% Jill Long Thompson (D–IN) (1).jpg Jill L. Long Democratic Party (United States) 595,192 38.51% 1986 United States Senate election in Indiana results map by county.svg 160px County results Quayle: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Long: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Senator Dan Quayle Republican Party (United States) Dan Quayle Republican Party (United States) The 1986 United States Senate election in Indiana was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Dan Quayle won re-election to a second term. He served his term until 1989 when he resigned to serve as vice president. Major candidates Democratic Jill L. Long, Valparaiso City Councilwoman Republican Dan Quayle, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1981 General election Quayle sought reelection facing Democratic challenger Jill Long. Pundits believed Quayle would easily win reelection. Additionally, Long struggled to fund her campaign raising just over $100,000 to Quayle's $2,200,000.October 28, 1986 'Sen. Goliath' may remain standing https://www.newspapers.com/image/764247956/ August 26, 2025 Evansville Press 17 United Press International A debate between the pair was held on September 7, 1986.September 4, 1986 Quayle-Long debate slated Sunday night on Channel 13 https://www.newspapers.com/image/976688374/ August 28, 2025 The Anderson Herald 23 Newspapers.com Minor party candidates were often left out of debates and struggled to gain recognition. Results On election day, Quayle was reelected in a landslide.December 30, 1986 Did 1986 election show a trend or just confusion? https://www.newspapers.com/image/551474728/ August 28, 2025 The Reporter-Times 10 Newspapers.com United Press InternationalGeneral election results Republican Party (United States) Dan Quayle (incumbent) 936,143 60.57% Democratic Party (United States) Jill L. Long 595,192 38.51% Libertarian Party (United States) Bradford Warren 8,314 0.54% American Party (1969) Rockland Snyder 5,914 0.38% 340,951 22.06% 1,545,563 Republican Party (United States) Aftermath Due to his and then-Vice President George H.W. Bush's victory in the 1988 presidential election, Quayle resigned from the Senate. Republican Representative Dan Coats of Indiana's 4th congressional district was appointed to fill the vacancy.December 13, 1988 State Demos cautiously eye '90 Senate race https://www.newspapers.com/image/106156685/ September 2, 2025 The Indianapolis Star 14 Newspapers.com Coats ran for reelection in the 1990 special election in Indiana winning the remainder of Quayle's term.O'Neill John R. November 5, 1990 Old political foes back home to fight for party https://www.newspapers.com/image/105987624/ September 2, 2025 The Indianapolis Star 26 Newspapers.comNovember 7, 1990 At a glance https://www.newspapers.com/image/ September 2, 2025 The Indianapolis Star 1 Newspapers.com See also 1986 United States Senate elections References Indiana 1986 Category:1986 Indiana elections Category:Dan Quayle