1946 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1946 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican Superior Court Judge Goodwin Knight safely defeated Democratic State Senator John F. Shelley with 56.39% of the vote.[1]
Candidates
- Goodwin Knight, Republican
- John F. Shelley, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Goodwin Knight | 1,470,496 | 56.38% | ||
| Democratic | John F. Shelley | 1,137,232 | 43.60% | ||
| Scattering | 323 | 0.02% | |||
| Majority | 2,608,051 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ↑ "November 5, 1946". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ↑ Compiled by Frank M. Jordan, Secretary of State. State of California. Statement of Vote. General Election November 5, 1946. p. 5.
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