1986 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1986 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Republican Terry Branstad defeated Democratic nominee Lowell Junkins with 51.91% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 3, 1986.

Candidates

 * Lowell Junkins, State Senator
 * Robert T. Anderson, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * George Kinley, State Senator
 * Clinton E. Berryhill

Candidates

 * Terry Branstad, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * Terry Branstad, Republican
 * Lowell Junkins, Democratic