1986Final results
1986 election for Vermont's at-large District
U.S. House · Vermont
James Jeffords (R) won with 89.1% of the vote, defeating John T. McNulty (Oth) by 85.2 points.
James JeffordsRepublican · winner
89.1%168,403
John T. McNultyOther party
3.9%7,404
Peter DiamondstoneLiberty Union
3.7%7,060
Morris EarleOther party
3.1%5,850
188,954 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.
No independentJames Jeffords
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Raised by the campaign
$178.1K
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Spent by the campaign
$86.9K
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Cash on hand
$212.7K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1986.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1986
The candidates
James Jeffords (R)John T. McNulty (OTH)
Also on the ballot: Peter Diamondstone (Liberty Union), 3.7%; Morris Earle (Other party), 3.1%