1986 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1986 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Michael Dukakis was elected Governor of Massachusetts for a third term. He defeated Republican George Kariotis by a 69–31% margin. This would be the last time a Democrat was elected governor until 2006.

1986 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 3, 1986
Turnout57.41% 25.1
 
Nominee Michael Dukakis George Kariotis
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Evelyn Murphy Nicholas Nikitas
Popular vote 1,157,786 525,364
Percentage 68.79% 31.21%

Dukakis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Kariotis:      50–60%      70–80%

Governor before election

Michael Dukakis
Democratic

Elected Governor

Michael Dukakis
Democratic

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