The 1986 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican Terry Branstad defeated Democratic nominee Lowell Junkins with 51.91% of the vote. This election was the closest of Branstad’s six campaigns for Governor.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 3, 1986.
Democratic primary
Candidates Lowell Junkins, majority leader of the Iowa Senate Robert T. Anderson, incumbent Lieutenant Governor George Kinley, State Senator Clinton E. Berryhill
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Terry Branstad, incumbent Governor
Results
General election
Candidates Terry Branstad, Republican Lowell Junkins, Democratic
Results
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