1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Edwin Reinecke defeated Democratic nominee Al Alquist with 54.79% of the vote.

1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1966 November 3, 1970 1974 →
 
Nominee Edwin Reinecke Al Alquist
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,521,065 2,718,904
Percentage 54.79% 42.31%

County results
Reinecke:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Alquist:      40–50%      50–60%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Edwin Reinecke
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Edwin Reinecke
Republican

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on June 2, 1970.[1]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Al Alquist 1,053,748 47.80
Democratic Robert A. Wenke 615,851 27.94
Democratic Robert L. Coate 293,124 13.30
Democratic Cecilia A. Pedroza 241,585 10.96
Total votes 2,204,308 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Edwin Reinecke, Republican
  • Al Alquist, Democratic

Other candidates

  • John Haag, Peace and Freedom
  • Merwun H. Hemp, American Independent

Results

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1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Edwin Reinecke (incumbent) 3,521,065 54.79% −5.00%
Democratic Al Alquist 2,718,904 42.31% +2.10%
Peace and Freedom John Haag 103,590 1.61% +1.61%
American Independent Merwun H. Hemp 83,113 1.29% +1.29%
Majority 802,161
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1970. Retrieved May 8, 2021.