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Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1986

Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1986
Nebraska
← 1982 November 4, 1986 1990 →
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Nominee Kay Orr Helen Boosalis
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Bill Nichol Donald McGinley
Popular vote 298,325 265,156
Percentage 52.9% 47.0%

Governor before election

Bob Kerrey
Democratic

Elected Governor

Kay Orr
Republican


Bob Kerrey
Democratic

Kay Orr
Republican

The 1986 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986, and featured state Treasurer Kay Orr, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Mayor of Lincoln Helen Boosalis. Incumbent Democratic governor Bob Kerrey did not seek a second term.

The election was the first state gubernatorial election in U.S. history where the candidates of both major national parties were women.



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