For related races, see 1986 United States gubernatorial elections.
1986 Florida gubernatorial election
← 1982
November 4, 1986
1990 →
Nominee
Bob Martinez
Steve Pajcic
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Republican
Democratic
Running mate
Bobby Brantley
Franklin B. Mann
Popular vote
1,847,525
1,538,620
Percentage
54.6%
45.4%
County results
Martinez: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Pajcic: 50–60% 60–70%
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Bob Graham
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Bob Martinez
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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.
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.
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