1986 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

1986 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
November 4, 1986
 
Nominee Tommy G. Thompson Anthony S. Earl
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Scott McCallum Sharon K. Metz
Popular vote 805,090 705,578
Percentage 52.73% 46.21%
County results
Thompson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Earl:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Anthony S. Earl
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Tommy G. Thompson
Republican

The 1986 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Republican Tommy G. Thompson won the election with 53% of the vote, winning his first term as Governor of Wisconsin and defeating incumbent Governor Anthony S. Earl. This was the first time since 1962 that the winner of a Wisconsin gubernatorial election was of the same party as the incumbent president. Jonathan B. Barry unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination.

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