1986 Nebraska gubernatorial election
The 1986 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986, and featured state Treasurer Kay Orr, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Mayor of Lincoln Helen Boosalis. Incumbent Democratic governor Bob Kerrey did not seek a second term.
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The election was the first state gubernatorial election in U.S. history where the candidates of both major national parties were women.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Chris Beutler, member of the Nebraska Legislature
- Helen Boosalis, former mayor of Lincoln and Director of the Nebraska Department of Aging
- Barton E. Chandler
- Mina B. Dillingham
- David Domina, attorney
- Marge Higgins
- Robert J. Prokop
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Helen Boosalis | 63,833 | 44.01 | |
| Democratic | David Domina | 37,975 | 26.18 | |
| Democratic | Chris Beutler | 31,605 | 21.79 | |
| Democratic | Robert J. Prokop | 5,160 | 3.56 | |
| Democratic | Marge Higgins | 4,433 | 3.06 | |
| Democratic | Barton E. Chandler | 1,260 | 0.87 | |
| Democratic | Mina B. Dillingham | 402 | 0.28 | |
| Democratic | Write-in | 369 | 0.25 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Kermit Brashear, attorney and former Chairman of the Nebraska Republican Party
- Nancy Hoch, businesswoman and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 1984
- Chuck Loos
- Kay A. Orr, state Treasurer
- Paul A. Rosberg
- Everett Sileven
- Monte Taylor
- Roger Yant
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kay A. Orr | 75,914 | 39.41 | |
| Republican | Kermit Brashear | 60,308 | 31.30 | |
| Republican | Nancy Hoch | 42,649 | 22.14 | |
| Republican | Everett Sileven | 4,281 | 2.22 | |
| Republican | Paul A. Rosberg | 4,280 | 2.22 | |
| Republican | Monte Taylor | 3,276 | 1.70 | |
| Republican | Roger Yant | 682 | 0.35 | |
| Republican | Chuck Loos | 658 | 0.34 | |
| Republican | Write-in | 601 | 0.31 | |
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kay A. Orr | 298,325 | 52.86% | |
| Democratic | Helen Boosalis | 265,156 | 46.98% | |
| Write-in | Others | 941 | 0.17% | |
| Total votes | 564,442 | 100.0% | ||
References
- Knudson, Thomas J. "Nebraska, in new page to history, installs woman". New York Times. 1987-01-09. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
- http://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1986prim_gen.pdf
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