1986 Florida gubernatorial election
The 1986 Florida gubernatorial election took place alongside the midterm congressional elections. The Democratic Party won many victories across the country (including retaking the Senate). However, in Florida, where Democrats gained the Senate seat from Republicans, they lost the Governorship for just the second time since Reconstruction.
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The primaries took place on September 2, the runoffs on September 30, and the general election on November 4, 1986. This was the last time Republicans won Palm Beach County until 2022, and the last time that Democrats won Duval County until 2018.
Democratic nomination
Candidates
- Mark Kane Goldstein, former Mayor of Gainesville[1]
- Harry Johnston, State Senator from West Palm Beach
- Steve Pajcic, State Representative from Jacksonville
- James C. Smith, Attorney General of Florida
- Joan Wollin, attorney[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Pajcic | 360,900 | 35.89% | |
| Democratic | James C. Smith | 309,908 | 30.82% | |
| Democratic | Harry Johnston | 257,906 | 25.65% | |
| Democratic | Mark Kane Goldstein | 54,060 | 5.38% | |
| Democratic | Joan L. Wollin | 22,691 | 2.26% | |
| Total votes | 1,005,465 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Pajcic | 429,527 | 50.64% | |
| Democratic | James C. Smith | 418,614 | 49.36% | |
| Total votes | 848,041 | 100.00% | ||
Republican nomination
Candidates
- Chester Clem, State Representative from Vero Beach
- Louis Frey Jr., U.S. Representative from Orlando
- Tom Gallagher, State Representative from Coconut Grove, Miami
- Bob Martinez, Mayor of Tampa
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Martinez | 244,417 | 43.80% | |
| Republican | Louis Frey Jr. | 137,967 | 24.72% | |
| Republican | Tom Gallagher | 131,265 | 23.52% | |
| Republican | Chester Clem | 44,409 | 7.96% | |
| Total votes | 558,058 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bob Martinez | 259,333 | 66.33% | |
| Republican | Louis Frey Jr. | 131,652 | 33.67% | |
| Total votes | 390,985 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Bob Martinez and Steve Pajcic wish each other luck before their gubernatorial debate
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Bob Martinez | 1,847,525 | 54.56% | +19.26 | |
| Democratic | Steve Pajcic | 1,538,620 | 45.44% | -19.26 | |
| Write-in | 27 | 0.00 | N/A | ||
| Majority | 308,905 | 9.12 | -20.28 | ||
| Turnout | 3,386,172 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- Blanton, Donna (August 31, 1986). "DEMOCRATS WAGE A 'BIZARRE' BATTLE". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- "Florida Department of State - Election Results".
- "Florida Department of State - Election Results".
- "Florida Department of State - Election Results". doe.dos.state.fl.us. Archived from the original on October 3, 2011.
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