The 1986 California gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Incumbent RepublicanGeorge Deukmejian won easily in this rematch over the Democratic challenger, Los Angeles MayorTom Bradley. This was the largest gubernatorial victory since that of Earl Warren in 1946, who won 91.64% of the vote. As of to date, this was the most recent California gubernatorial election in which both major party candidates are now deceased.