1986Final results
1986 election for Pennsylvania's 2nd District
U.S. House · Pennsylvania
William Gray (D) won with 98.4% of the vote, defeating Linda R. Ragin (Oth) by 96.8 points.
William GrayDemocrat · winner
98.4%128,399
Linda R. RaginOther party
1.6%2,096
130,495 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.
William GrayNo Republican
$663.7K
Raised by the campaign
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$551.8K
Spent by the campaign
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$149.8K
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1986.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1986