1986 Hawaii gubernatorial election

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]

1986 Hawaii gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986

Nominee John D. Waiheʻe III D. G. Anderson Party Democratic Republican Running mate Ben Cayetano John Henry Felix Popular vote 173,655 160,460 Percentage 52.0% 48.0%

County results Waiheʻe:      50–60%

Governor before election George Ariyoshi Democratic Elected Governor John D. Waiheʻe III Democratic

This was Anderson's second loss for the position of governor, having previously lost the 1982 election.

Primaries

Primary elections were held on September 20, 1986.

Democratic Primary

Candidates and primary votes:[3]

• John D. Waihee III, lieutenant governor: 45.60%
• Cecil Heftel, United States representative: 36.25%
• Patsy Mink, former United States representative: 16.41%
• Anthony N. Hodges: 0.75%
• Billy Kuaiwa: 0.40%
• Paul H. Snider: 0.32%
• John P. Fritz: 0.28%

Republican Primary

Candidates and primary votes:[4]

• D. G. Anderson, state senator: 94.61%
• Wayne C. Thiessen: 3.12%
• Charles Hirayasu: 1.30%
• Jack J. Mahakian: 0.98%

General election

Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1986[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	John D. Waihee 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

References

1. "Candidate – D.G. "Andy" Anderson". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
2. "HI Governor Race – Nov 04, 1986". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-03-16.
3. "HI Governor - D Primary Race - Sep 20, 1986". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-03-16.
4. "HI Governor - R Primary Race - Sep 20, 1986". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-03-16.