1986 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1986 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican Terry Branstad defeated Democratic nominee Lowell Junkins with 51.91% of the vote. This election was the closest of Branstad’s six campaigns for Governor.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 3, 1986.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Lowell Junkins, State Senator
• Robert T. Anderson, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• George Kinley, State Senator
• Clinton E. Berryhill

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Terry Branstad, incumbent Governor

Results

General election

Candidates

• Terry Branstad, Republican
• Lowell Junkins, Democratic

Results

References