The 1990 Hawaii gubernatorial election was Hawaii's ninth gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 6, 1990, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic candidate, incumbent Governor John D. Waiheʻe III over the Republican candidate, State Representative Fred Hemmings. Waihee received more votes than Hemmings in every county in the state.
Primaries Primary elections were held on September 22, 1990.
Democratic primary Candidates and primary votes: John D. Waihee III, governor: 88.48% Benjamin Hopkins: 4.80% Robert H. Garner: 4.49% Elbert Marshall: 2.23%
Republican primary Candidates and primary votes: Fred Hemmings, state representative: 90.08% Leonard Mednick: 3.12% Charles Hirayasu: 2.43% Ichiro Izuka: 1.96% Herman P. U'o: 1.38% Robert Measel, Jr.: 1.04%
General election
By county County John WaiheeDemocratic Fred HemmingsRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Hawaii 26,832 62.7% 15,024 35.1% 972 2.3% 11,808 27.6% 42,828 Honolulu 140,232 57.6% 100,111 41.1% 3,158 1.3% 40,121 16.5% 243,501 Kauaʻi 15,088 73.7% 4,984 24.4% 394 1.9% 10,104 49.3% 20,466 Maui 21,339 64.0% 11,191 33.6% 807 2.4% 10,148 30.4% 33,337Totals203,49159.8%131,31038.6%5,3311.6%72,18121.2%340,132
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