1982 Hawaii gubernatorial election

The 1982 Hawaii gubernatorial election was Hawaii's seventh gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 2, 1982, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic candidate, Governor George Ariyoshi over Frank Fasi, running as an Independent Democrat, and the Republican candidate, State Senator D. G. Anderson.[1] Ariyoshi received more votes than any other candidate in every county in the state.[2]

1982 Hawaii gubernatorial election

November 2, 1982
 
Nominee George Ariyoshi Frank Fasi D. G. Anderson
Party Democratic Independent Democratic Republican
Running mate John D. Waihee III Randy A. K. Piltz Pat Saiki
Popular vote 141,043 89,303 81,507
Percentage 45.2% 28.6% 26.1%

County results
Ariyoshi:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

George Ariyoshi
Democratic

Elected Governor

George Ariyoshi
Democratic

Primaries

Primary elections were held on September 18, 1982.

Democratic Primary

Candidates and primary votes:[3]

Republican Primary

Candidates and primary votes:[4]

General election

Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1982[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George Ariyoshi (incumbent) 141,043 45.23 -9.25
Independent Democratic Frank Fasi 89,303 28.64 +28.64
Republican D. G. Anderson 81,507 26.14 -18.11
Majority 51,740 16.59 +6.37
Turnout 311,857 32.33 -4.24
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. "Candidate – D.G. "Andy" Anderson". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  2. "HI Governor Race – Nov 02, 1982". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  3. "HI Governor – D Primary Race – Sep 18, 1982". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  4. "HI Governor – R Primary Race – Sep 18, 1982". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
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