1986 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 1986 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican Terry Branstad defeated Democratic nominee Lowell Junkins with 51.91% of the vote. This election was the closest of Branstad’s six campaigns for Governor.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 3, 1986.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lowell Junkins, State Senator
- Robert T. Anderson, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- George Kinley, State Senator
- Clinton E. Berryhill
Republican primary
Candidates
- Terry Branstad, incumbent Governor
General election
Candidates
- Terry Branstad, Republican
- Lowell Junkins, Democratic