1986 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1986 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democrat Leo T. McCarthy defeated Republican nominee Mike Curb with 53.94% of the vote.

1986 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 4, 1986
 
Nominee Leo T. McCarthy Mike Curb
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 3,957,831 3,118,758
Percentage 53.94% 42.50%

County results
McCarthy:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Curb:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Leo T. McCarthy
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Leo T. McCarthy
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 3, 1986.[1]

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Curb 1,145,403 57.38
Republican H. L. Richardson 850,896 42.62
Total votes 1,996,299 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Leo T. McCarthy, Democratic
  • Mike Curb, Republican

Other candidates

  • James C. Griffin, American Independent
  • Norma Jean Almodovar, Libertarian
  • Clyde Kuhn, Peace and Freedom

Results

1986 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Leo T. McCarthy (incumbent) 3,957,831 53.94%
Republican Mike Curb 3,118,758 42.50%
American Independent James C. Griffin 104,480 1.42%
Libertarian Norma Jean Almodovar 90,157 1.23%
Peace and Freedom Clyde Kuhn 66,898 0.91%
Majority 839,073
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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