1986 California gubernatorial election

1986 California gubernatorial election
November 4, 1986
 
Nominee George Deukmejian Tom Bradley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 4,505,601 2,781,714
Percentage 60.54% 37.38%
Deukmejian:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Bradley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

George Deukmejian
Republican

Elected Governor

George Deukmejian
Republican

The 1986 California gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican George Deukmejian won easily in this rematch over the Democratic challenger, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. This was the largest gubernatorial victory since that of Earl Warren in 1946, who won 91.64% of the vote.

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