1986 United States Congressional Elections – South Dakota

United States Senate – DEM Gain

Tom Daschle (D) – 152,657 – 51.60%

James Abdnor (R-inc) – 143,173 – 48.40%

Total Votes – 295,830 – 100.00%

United States House of Representatives – District At Large – DEM Hold

Tim Johnson (D) – 171,462 – 59.18%

Dale Bell (R) – 118,261 – 40.82%

Total Votes – 289,723 – 100.00%

Source: Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives