1986 Nevada gubernatorial election

1986 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986 (1986-11-04)

Nominee Richard Bryan Patty Cafferata Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 187,268 65,081 Percentage 73.5% 25.5%

County results Bryan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Richard Bryan Democratic Elected Governor Richard Bryan Democratic

The 1986 Nevada gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democrat Richard Bryan won re-election to a second term as Governor of Nevada, defeating Republican nominee Patty Cafferata.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Richard Bryan, incumbent Governor of Nevada
• Herb Tobman

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Richard Bryan (incumbent)	71,920	79.95
	Democratic	Herb Tobman	13,776	15.31
	None of These Candidates		4,264	4.74
Total votes			89,960	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Patty Cafferata, state treasurer
• Jim Stone
• Joni Wines
• M.L. "Smokey" Stover
• Robert A. Swartz

Results

Republican Primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Patty Cafferata	31,430	46.03
	None of These Candidates		15,116	22.15
	Republican	Jim Stone	12,296	18.02
	Republican	Joni Wines	5,599	8.21
	Republican	M.L. "Smokey" Stover	2,236	3.28
	Republican	Robert A. Swartz	1,559	2.29
Total votes			68,236	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Richard Bryan (D), incumbent Governor of Nevada
• Patty Cafferata (R), state treasurer
• Lou Tomburello (L)

Results

1986 Nevada gubernatorial election result

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Richard Bryan (incumbent)	187,268	73.5%
	Republican	Patty Cafferata	65,081	25.5%
	None of These Candidates		5,471	2.10%
	Libertarian	Lou Tomburello	2,555	0.98%
	N/A	Undervotes	1,557	0.59%
Total votes			261,932	100
	Democratic hold