1990 Georgia state elections
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Federal elections
Congressional elections
State elections
Governor
Democratic incumbent Zell Miller defeated Republican Johnny Isakson (who later became his successor as U.S. Senator) after defeating former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and future Governor Roy Barnes in the primary.[1][2] Miller campaigned on the concept of term limits and pledged to seek only a single term as governor.
Lieutenant Governor
Democratic state senator Pierre Howard defeated State Senator Joe Kennedy in the Democratic primary then subsequently beat Republican nominee Matt Towery.
Attorney General
Democratic incumbent Mike Bowers won re-election unopposed.[3]
Secretary of State
Democratic incumbent Max Cleland won re-election unopposed.
Superintendent of Schools
Democratic incumbent Werner Rogers won re-election unopposed.
Agriculture Commissioner
Democratic incumbent Tommy Irvin defeated Republican candidate Raymond Young 63.07-36.93.
Insurance Commissioner
Democratic incumbent Tim Ryles defeated Republican candidate Billy Lovett 51.30-48.70.
Labor Commissioner
Democratic incumbent Joe Tanner, who resigned from the position, remained on the ballot and won re-election unopposed.
Public Service Commission
In PSC Seat 1, Democratic incumbent Mac Barber defeated Republican candidate Jim West 61.25-38.75. In PSC Seat 2, Democratic incumbent Bob Durden defeated Libertarian candidate Elizabeth Goldin 81.83-18.17.
Georgia General Assembly
References
- ^ "RBRL/213/ZM_III". russelldoc.galib.uga.edu. Archived from the original on May 28, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "YOUNG 2ND IN GEORGIA PRIMARY". Chicago Tribune. July 18, 1990.
- ^ ohtadmin (2010-11-10). "Capital Impact - Early County News". Early County News -. Retrieved 2025-11-18.