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 the Republican candidate in a landslide, carrying 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 64.6% 31.8%

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

Results

New York gubernatorial election, 1986

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Mario Cuomo	2,654,754	61.83%
	Liberal	Mario Cuomo	120,291	2.80%
	Total	Mario Cuomo	2,775,045	64.63%	+13.72%
	Republican	Andrew O'Rourke	1,211,662	28.22%
	Conservative	Andrew O'Rourke	152,306	3.55%
	Total	Andrew O'Rourke	1,363,968	31.77%	-15.71%
	Right to Life	Denis Dillon	130,827	3.05%	+2.05%
	New Alliance	Lenora Fulani	24,135	0.56%	+0.46%
Majority			1,411,077	32.86%	+29.43%
Turnout			4,293,975
	Democratic hold