1986Final results
1986 election for California's 10th District
U.S. House · California
Don Edwards (D) won with 70.5% of the vote, defeating Michael R. La Crone (R) by 43.8 points.
Don EdwardsDemocrat · winner
70.5%84,240
Michael R. La CroneRepublican
26.6%31,826
Perr CardestamLibertarian
1.5%1,797
Bradley L. MayerPeace and Freedom
1.4%1,701
119,564 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1986
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Don EdwardsNo Republican
$188.2K
Raised by the campaign
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$156.4K
Spent by the campaign
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$46.6K
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1986.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1986
The candidates
Don Edwards (D)Michael R. La Crone (R)
Also on the ballot: Perr Cardestam (Libertarian), 1.5%; Bradley L. Mayer (Peace and Freedom), 1.4%