1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Republican nominee Robert Finch defeated Democratic incumbent Glenn M. Anderson with 59.79% of the vote.

1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1962 November 8, 1966 1970 →
 
Nominee Robert Finch Glenn M. Anderson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,834,978 2,578,887
Percentage 59.79% 40.21%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Glenn M. Anderson
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Robert Finch
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • Robert Finch, Republican
  • Glenn M. Anderson, Democratic

Results edit

1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Robert Finch 3,834,978 59.79% +11.21%
Democratic Glenn M. Anderson (incumbent) 2,578,887 40.21% -11.21%
Majority 1,256,091
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References edit

  1. ^ "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1966. Retrieved May 17, 2021.