1986 Oregon gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1986 Oregon gubernatorial election
Country:Oregon
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1982 Oregon gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1982
Next Election:1990 Oregon gubernatorial election
Next Year:1990
Election Date:November 4, 1986
Image1:File:Neil_Goldschmidt.jpg
Nominee1:Neil Goldschmidt
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:549,456
Percentage1:51.9%
Nominee2:Norma Paulus
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:506,989
Percentage2:47.9%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Victor Atiyeh
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Neil Goldschmidt
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1986 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Democratic nominee Neil Goldschmidt defeated Republican Norma Paulus to win the election., this is the most recent Oregon gubernatorial election in which both major party candidates are now deceased.

Candidates

Democratic

Republican

Election results

The official results of the election were:[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OR Governor Race - Nov 4, 1986. Our Campaign. 2010-07-26. 2010-08-20.