1986 Oregon gubernatorial election

1986 Oregon gubernatorial election

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Nominee Neil Goldschmidt Norma Paulus
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 549,456 506,989
Percentage 51.9% 47.9%

County results
Goldschmidt:      50–60%
Paulus:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Victor Atiyeh
Republican

Elected Governor

Neil Goldschmidt
Democratic

The 1986 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Democratic nominee Neil Goldschmidt defeated Republican Norma Paulus to win the election. As of 2024, this is the most recent Oregon gubernatorial election in which both major party candidates are now deceased.