U.S. House, District 08, 1986 Election
General
| Date: | November 4, 1986 |
| Cycle: | 1986 |
| Office: | U.S. House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 08 |
| Counties: | Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, Saint Louis, Sherburne |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James L. Oberstar Incumbent | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 135,718 | 72.56 | +45.12 |
| David E. (Dave) Rued | Man | Independent-Republican | 51,315 | 27.43 |
Sources
- Report of the State Canvassing Board, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, November 18, 1986 (p. 3-4).