1986 Oklahoma gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1986 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Image:Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1982 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1982
Next Election:1990 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Next Year:1990
Election Date:November 4, 1986
Image1:File:BellmonHL.jpg
Nominee1:Henry Bellmon
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:431,762
Percentage1:47.4%
Nominee2:David Walters
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:405,295
Percentage2:44.5%
Image3:3x4.svg
Nominee3:Jerry Brown
Party3:Independent (politician)
Popular Vote3:60,115
Percentage3:6.6%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:George Nigh
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Henry Bellmon
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1986 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986 to elect the governor of Oklahoma. Republican former Governor and Senator Henry Bellmon won the election by a plurality with Independent Jerry Brown receiving more than twice the number of votes separating Bellmon from Democrat David Walters.[1]

Democratic primary

Results

Republican primary

Results

General Election

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1986 results . Oklahoma State Election Board . 1, 3, 6, 8.