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1982Final results

1982 election for Hawaii Governor

Governor · Hawaii

George Ariyoshi (D) won with 45.2% of the vote, defeating Frank Fasi (D) by 16.6 points.

George AriyoshiDemocrat · winner
45.2%141,043
Frank FasiDemocrat
28.6%89,303
D. G. AndersonRepublican
26.1%81,507
311,853 votes

Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 1982

Races before and after

EvenD+3.91986D+21.61990D+7.31994D+1.31998R+4.62002R+27.82006

Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET