1986 Florida Attorney General election
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Government |
The 1986 Florida Attorney General election was held on November 4, 1986. Bob Butterworth would be elected defeating Jim Watt with 58.63% of the vote. Incumbent James C. Smith would not run in this election.
Primary election
Primary elections were held on September 2, 1986.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ed M. Dunn, Jr., State Senator
- Bob Butterworth, former Sheriff of Broward County
- Joe Gersten, State Senator
- Walt Dartland, deputy Attorney General and consumer rights advocate.
General election
Candidates
Bob Butterworth, Democratic
Jim Watt, Republican
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Bob Butterworth | 1,900,890 | 58.63% | ||
Republican | Jim Watt | 1,341,090 | 41.37% | ||
Democratic hold | Swing |