page_title: 1986 California gubernatorial election
hierarchical_section_title: 1986 California gubernatorial election
context_page_description: The 1986 California gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican George Deukmejian won easily in this rematch over the Democratic challenger, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. This was the largest gubernatorial victory since Earl Warren in 1950.
context_section_description: The 1986 California gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican George Deukmejian won easily in this rematch over the Democratic challenger, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. This was the largest gubernatorial victory since Earl Warren in 1950.
caption: Election results by county
  
  Deukmejian:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70% 
       70-80%      80-90% 
  
  Bradley:      40–50%      50–60%