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.
Primaries.
Primary elections were held on September 22, 1990.
Democratic primary.
Candidates and primary votes:
Republican primary.
Candidates and primary votes:
General election.
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