1986 New York gubernatorial election

The 1986 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986, to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York. Incumbent Democratic governor Mario Cuomo defeated Republican Andrew O'Rourke, the County Executive of Westchester County in a landslide. Cuomo carried all but 5 counties.

1986 New York gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986
 
Nominee Mario Cuomo Andrew O'Rourke
Party Democratic Republican
Alliance Liberal Conservative
Running mate Stan Lundine E. Michael Kavanagh
Popular vote 2,775,045 1,363,968
Percentage 64.63% 31.77%

County results
Cuomo:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
O'Rourke:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Mario Cuomo
Democratic

Elected Governor

Mario Cuomo
Democratic

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