1986 Connecticut gubernatorial election

The Connecticut gubernatorial election of 1986 took place on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democratic governor Bill O'Neill won his second full term against Republican assemblywoman Julie Belaga. This election marked the last time a Democrat would win the governorship in Connecticut until the 2010 election, and is to date the last time a Democrat won by a margin of larger than 5 percent.

1986 Connecticut gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986

Nominee Bill O'Neill Julie Belaga Party Democratic Republican Running mate Joseph J. Fauliso E. Clayton Gengras, Jr. Popular vote 575,638 408,489 Percentage 57.93% 41.11%

Governor before election Bill O'Neill Democratic Elected Governor Bill O'Neill Democratic

Election results

1986 Connecticut gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Bill O'Neill (incumbent)	575,638	57.93%	+4.58%
	Republican	Julie Belaga	408,489	41.11%	-4.82%
	Independent	Frank Longo	9,565	0.96%	N/A
Total votes			984,127	100.00%	N/A
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Connecticut election results, 1986" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.