1954 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1954 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Harold J. Powers defeated Democratic nominee Edward R. Roybal with 55.34% of the vote.

1954 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1950 November 2, 1954 1958 →
 
Nominee Harold J. Powers Edward R. Roybal
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 2,185,918 1,764,035
Percentage 55.34% 44.66%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Harold J. Powers
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Harold J. Powers
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • Harold J. Powers, Republican
  • Edward R. Roybal, Democratic

Results edit

1954 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Harold J. Powers (incumbent) 2,185,918 55.34% -44.65%
Democratic Edward R. Roybal 1,764,035 44.66% +44.64%
Majority 421,883
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1954. Retrieved May 27, 2021.