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Elections in Hawaii |
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The 1990 Hawaii gubernatorial election was Hawaii's ninth gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 6, 1990, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic candidate, incumbent Governor John D. Waiheʻe III over the Republican candidate, State Representative Fred Hemmings. Waihee received more votes than Hemmings in every county in the state. [1]
Primary elections were held on September 22, 1990.
Candidates and primary votes: [2]
Candidates and primary votes: [3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | John D. Waihe'e III (incumbent) | 203,491 | 59.83 | +7.85 | |
Republican | Fred Hemmings | 131,310 | 38.61 | −9.41 | |
Libertarian | Don Smith | 2,885 | 0.85 | +0.85 | |
Nonpartisan | Peggy Ha'o Ross | 2,446 | 0.72 | +0.72 | |
Majority | 72,181 | 21.22 | +17.27 | ||
Turnout | 340,132 | 30.69 | −3.94 | ||
Democratic hold | Swing |