1986Final results
1986 Democratic primary for Maryland Legislative District 6
Maryland State Senate · Maryland
Michael J. Collins (D) won with 70.1% of the vote, defeating George L. Bowler (D) by 51.2 points.
Michael J. CollinsDemocrat · winner
70.1%7,336
George L. BowlerDemocrat
18.9%1,981
Joseph J. SchiranoDemocrat
7.8%816
H. Edward HobbsDemocrat
3.2%332
10,465 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Michael J. Collins (D)George L. Bowler (D)Joseph J. Schirano (D)
Also on the ballot: H. Edward Hobbs (Democrat), 3.2%