1982 Oklahoma gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1982 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Image:Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1978 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1978
Next Election:1986 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Next Year:1986
Election Date:November 2, 1982
Nominee1:George Nigh
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:548,159
Percentage1:62.0%
Nominee2:Tom Daxon
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:332,207
Percentage2:37.6%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:George Nigh
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:George Nigh
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1982 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat George Nigh won re-election by a substantial majority over the Republican, former State Auditor and Inspector Tom Daxon.[1] This is the last gubernatorial election in which a candidate carried every county in the state.

Democratic primary

Results

Republican primary

Results

General election

Results

[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1982 results . Oklahoma State Election Board . 1, 3, 9.