1986 Nevada gubernatorial election
The 1986 Nevada gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democrat Richard Bryan won re-election to a second term as Governor of Nevada, defeating Republican nominee Patty Cafferata.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Richard Bryan, incumbent governor of Nevada
- Herb Tobman
Republican primary
Candidates
- Patty Cafferata, state treasurer
- Jim Stone
- Joni Wines
- M.L. "Smokey" Stover
- Robert A. Swartz
General election
Candidates
- Richard Bryan, incumbent governor of Nevada
- Patty Cafferata, state treasurer
- Lou Tomburello