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. Waihee received more votes than Anderson in every county in the state.
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: 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: D. G. Anderson, state senator: 94.61% Wayne C. Thiessen: 3.12% Charles Hirayasu: 1.30% Jack J. Mahakian: 0.98%
General election
By county County John WaiheeDemocratic Andy AndersonRepublican Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % Hawaii 21,153 54.1% 17,954 45.9% 3,199 8.2% 39,107 Honolulu 124,920 50.7% 121,327 49.3% 3,593 1.4% 39,107 Kauaʻi 11,088 58.9% 7,723 41.1% 3,365 17.8% 18,811 Maui 16,494 55.1% 13,456 44.9% 3,038 10.2% 29,950Totals173,65551.98%160,46048.02%13,1953.96%334,115
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