State Senate, District 17, 1986 Election
General
| Date: | November 4, 1986 |
| Cycle: | 1986 |
| Office: | State Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 17 |
| Counties: | Benton, Sherburne, Stearns |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James (Jim) Pehler Incumbent | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 10,222 | 50.94 | +1.88 |
| Joanne Benson | Woman | Independent-Republican | 9,844 | 49.06 |
Sources
- Minnesota Election Results 1986, Election Division, Secretary of State (p. 89).