1986 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
The 1986 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986, to elect the governor of Oklahoma. Republican former Governor and Senator Henry Bellmon won the election by a plurality with Independent Jerry Brown receiving more than twice the number of votes separating Bellmon from Democrat David Walters.
Primary election
Primary elections were held on August 26, 1986 with runoffs occurring on September 16, 1986.Democratic party
Businessman David Walters narrowly secured the Democratic nomination in a runoff against state attorney general Mike Turpen.Candidates
- Billy Joe Clegg
- Leslie Fisher, former Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Virginia Jenner
- Jack Kelly
- Mike Turpen, Attorney General of Oklahoma
- David Walters, businessman
Republican party
Former governor and United States Senator Henry Bellmon easily secured the Republican nomination in a bid for a second, non-consecutive term.Candidates
- Henry Bellmon, former governor and United States Senator
- Will Crozier
- Mike Fair, member of Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Robert N. Goodhead
- Monty Keely