1982 Oregon gubernatorial election
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The 1982 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1982. Republican incumbent Victor Atiyeh defeated Democratic state senator Ted Kulongoski to win re-election and carrying every county in the state. As of 2024, this is the most recent election in which a Republican was elected Governor of Oregon.
Candidates
Democratic
- Ted Kulongoski, labor lawyer and Oregon state senator
Republican
- Victor G. Atiyeh, incumbent Governor of Oregon
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Victor G. Atiyeh (incumbent) | 639,841 | 61.41% | |
| Democratic | Ted Kulongoski | 374,316 | 35.92% | |
| Libertarian | Paul Cleveland | 27,394 | 2.63% | |
| Write-ins | 458 | 0.3% | ||
| Total votes | 1,042,009 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ "OR Governor Race - Nov 2, 1982". Our Campaign. Retrieved August 23, 2010.