1986 Massachusetts general election
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A Massachusetts general election was held on November 4, 1986 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The election included:
Democratic and Republican candidates were selected in party primaries held September 16, 1986.
Governor and lieutenant governor
Democrats Michael Dukakis and Evelyn Murphy were elected governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, over Republican candidates George Kariotis and Nicholas Nikitas. Dukakis' victory made him the longest-serving governor in the history of Massachusetts.
Attorney general
1986 Massachusetts Attorney General election |
| | | Nominee | James Shannon | Edward Francis Harrington | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 900,088 | 746,791 | Percentage | 54.7% | 45.3% | |
Attorney General before election Francis Bellotti Democratic | Elected Attorney General James Shannon Democratic | |
Democrat James Shannon was elected attorney general. He defeated former assistant attorney general Joann Shotwell in the Democratic primary and U.S. Attorney Edward Francis Harrington in the general election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- James Shannon, former U.S. Representative from Lowell and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1984
- Joann Shotwell, former Assistant Attorney General
Results
Massachusetts Attorney Democratic Primary, 1986 [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | James Shannon | 402,744 | 68.12% |
| Democratic | Joann Shotwell | 188,404 | 31.87% |
| Write-in | 41 | 0.01% |
Total votes | 591,189 | 100.00% |
General election
Candidates
Results
Massachusetts Attorney General Election, 1986 [2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | James Shannon | 900,088 | 54.65% | 33.60 |
| Republican | Edward Francis Harrington | 746,791 | 45.34% | 26.45 |
| Write-in | 136 | 0.01% | 0.01 |
Total votes | 1,647,015 | 100.00% |
Secretary of the Commonwealth
1986 Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth election |
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Incumbent Secretary of the Commonwealth Michael J. Connolly defeated former State Representative Deborah R. Cochran in the general election.
General election
Candidates
Results
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Election, 1986 [3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Michael J. Connolly (incumbent) | 1,091,441 | 68.01% | 4.61 |
| Republican | Deborah R. Cochran | 513,455 | 31.99% | 7.79 |
| Write-in | 57 | 0.00% | |
Total votes | 1,604,953 | 100.00% |
Treasurer and Receiver-General
1986 Massachusetts Treasurer election |
| | | Nominee | Robert Q. Crane | L. Joyce Hampers | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 931,704 | 693,750 | Percentage | 57.3% | 41.7% | |
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Incumbent Treasurer and Receiver-General Robert Q. Crane defeated Republican L. Joyce Hampers in the general election.
General election
Candidates
- Robert Q. Crane, incumbent Treasurer since 1964 (Democratic)
- L. Joyce Hampers (Republican)
Results
Massachusetts Treasurer and Receiver-General Election, 1986 [4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Robert Q. Crane (incumbent) | 931,704 | 57.31% | 13.11 |
| Republican | L. Joyce Hampers | 693,750 | 41.67% | 15.03 |
| Write-in | 403 | 0.03% | |
Total votes | 1,625,857 | 100.00% |
Auditor
1986 Massachusetts Auditor election |
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Incumbent Auditor John J. Finnegan did not run for reelection. Democrat A. Joseph DeNucci defeated Boston City Councilors Maura Hennigan and Charles Yancey in the Democratic primary and House Minority Leader William G. Robinson in the general election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Ballot questions
Question 1
Proposed Legislative Amendment to the Constitution - The proposed constitutional amendment would allow the legislature to prohibit or regulate abortions to the extent permitted by the United States Constitution. It would also provide that the state constitution does not require public or private funding of abortions, or the provision of services of facilities for performing abortions, beyond what is required by the United States Constitution. The provisions of this amendment would not apply to abortions required to prevent the death of the mother.[8]
Proposed Legislative Amendment to the Constitution [9] Candidate | Votes | % | ± |
| Yes | 689,908 | 41.83% | |
✓ | No | 959,311 | 58.17% | |
Question 2
Proposed Legislative Amendment to the Constitution - The proposed constitutional amendment would allow the expenditure of public funds for private schools and private school students.[10]
Proposed Legislative Amendment to the Constitution [11] Candidate | Votes | % | ± |
| Yes | 502,170 | 30.32% | |
✓ | No | 1,154,069 | 69.68% | |
Question 3
Law Proposed by Initiative Petition - The proposed law would reduced then repeal the 71⁄2% surtax on Massachusetts state income taxes and would limit state tax revenue growth to the level of growth in the total wages and salaries of the citizens of the state.[12]
Law Proposed by Initiative Petition [13] Candidate | Votes | % | ± |
✓ | Yes | 863,130 | 54.35% | |
| No | 724,925 | 45.65% | |
Question 4
Law Proposed by Initiative Petition - The proposed law would require that the State Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (DEQE) to search for sites in the Commonwealth where oil or hazardous materials have been disposed of and take all steps necessary to clean up those sites within specified time limits. Provisions are made for informing the public about sites in their communities. [14]
Law Proposed by Initiative Petition [15] Candidate | Votes | % | ± |
✓ | Yes | 1,174,676 | 74.38% | |
| No | 404,521 | 25.62% | |
Question 5
Referendum on an Existing Law - The law requires all drivers and passengers to wear properly adjusted and fastened safety belts while traveling in motor vehicles on public ways.[16]
Referendum on an Existing Law [17] Candidate | Votes | % | ± |
| Yes | 769,806 | 46.31% | |
✓ | No | 892,580 | 53.69% | |
Question 6
Law Proposed by Initiative Petition - The proposed law would provide a system of voter registration by mail applicable to all qualified voters and would eliminate statutory provisions permitting certain persons to vote only for presidential electors.[18]
Law Proposed by Initiative Petition [19] Candidate | Votes | % | ± |
| Yes | 603,370 | 38.44% | |
✓ | No | 966,229 | 61.56% | |
References
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Attorney General Race - Nov 04, 1986".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Secretary of State Race - Nov 04, 1986".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Treasurer Race - Nov 04, 1986".
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Auditor Race - Nov 04, 1986".
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
- ^ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986. 1986.
External links
- "Nov 4, 1986 general election", PD43+ Massachusetts Election Statistics, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts