The 1986 United States Senate election in Missouri was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Tom Eagleton decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. Republican Governor Kit Bond won the open seat. This was the only seat that Republicans flipped in 1986. Major candidates Democratic Harriett Woods, Lieutenant Governor Republican Kit Bond, former Governor Results See also 1986 United States Senate elections References Missouri 1986 1986 Missouri elections