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The 1986 Hawaii gubernatorial election was Hawaii's eighth gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 4, 1986, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic candidate, Lt. Gov. John D. Waiheʻe III over the Republican candidate, State Senator D. G. Anderson.[1] Waihee received more votes than Anderson in every county in the state.[2]
This was Anderson's second loss for the position of governor, having previously lost the 1982 election.
Primary elections were held on September 20, 1986.
Candidates and primary votes:[3]
Candidates and primary votes:[4]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | John D. Waihe'e III | 173,655 | 51.98 | +6.75 | |
Republican | D. G. Anderson | 160,460 | 48.02 | +21.88 | |
Majority | 13,195 | 3.95 | −12.64 | ||
Turnout | 334,115 | 34.63 | +2.30 | ||
Democratic hold | Swing |