1986 Iowa gubernatorial election

1986 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986
 
Nominee Terry Branstad Lowell Junkins
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 472,712 436,987
Percentage 51.9% 48.0%

County results
Branstad:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Junkins:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Terry Branstad
Republican

Elected Governor

Terry Branstad
Republican

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.