1982 Hawaii gubernatorial election
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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]
Primaries
Primary elections were held on September 18, 1982.
Democratic primary
Candidates and primary votes:[3]
- George Ariyoshi, governor: 53.87%
- Jean Sadako King, lieutenant governor: 44.66%
- Billy Kuaiwa: 0.57%
- Frank DeCambra: 0.32%
- John P. Fritz: 0.23%
- Joseph Johns: 0.20%
- Arthur F. Stebbing: 0.15%
Republican primary
Candidates and primary votes:[4]
- D. G. Anderson, state senator: 96.79%
- Jack J. Mahakian: 1.66%
- Gabriel Juarez: 1.55%
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Ariyoshi (incumbent) | 141,043 | 45.23 | −9.25 | |
| Independent Democrat | 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 | 311,853 | 32.33 | −4.24 | ||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Candidate – D.G. "Andy" Anderson". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ a b "HI Governor Race – Nov 02, 1982". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ "HI Governor – D Primary Race – Sep 18, 1982". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ "HI Governor – R Primary Race – Sep 18, 1982". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2013.