1986Final results
1986 election for Washington's 7th District
U.S. House · Washington
Mike Lowry (D) won with 72.6% of the vote, defeating Don McDonald (R) by 45.3 points.
Mike LowryDemocrat · winner
72.6%124,317
Don McDonaldRepublican
27.4%46,831
171,148 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.
Mike LowryNo Republican
$200.2K
Raised by the campaign
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$170.9K
Spent by the campaign
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$55.5K
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1986.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1986