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The 1986 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 4 November 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 12 August 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.
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, 4 November 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 12 January 1987.
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. 13 July 2010. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- "GA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
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