1982 Arizona gubernatorial election
The 1982 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1982, for the post of Governor of Arizona. Democratic incumbent Bruce Babbitt defeated Republican nominee Leo Corbet and Libertarian candidate and former U.S. Representative Sam Steiger. Evan Mecham unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Bruce Babbitt, incumbent Governor
- Steve Jancek
Republican primary
Candidates
- Leo Corbet, member of Arizona Senate
- Evan Mecham, perennial candidate
- Gene Thon