1986 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election
August 12, 1986
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The 1986 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Georgia. Democratic nominee and incumbent lieutenant governor Zell Miller ran unopposed and subsequently won the election.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held on August 12, 1986. Incumbent lieutenant governor Zell Miller received a majority of the votes (82.80%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Zell Miller (incumbent) | 495,346 | 82.80% | |
| Democratic | Bobby L. Hill | 102,928 | 17.20% | |
| Total votes | 598,274 | 100.00% | ||
General election
On election day, November 4, 1986, Democratic nominee Zell Miller ran unopposed and won re-election with 871,259 votes, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Miller was sworn in for his fourth term on January 12, 1987.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Zell Miller (incumbent) | 871,259 | 99.99 | |
| Write-in | 72 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 871,331 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "GA Lt. Governor - D Primary". ourcampaigns.com. July 13, 2010. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "GA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. July 21, 2022. Retrieved 2024-11-12.