1954 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
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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 in a landslide.
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November 2, 1954
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 County results Powers: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Roybal: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Harold J. Powers, Republican
- Edward R. Roybal, Democratic
Results
| 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 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||