1990 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1990 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democrat Leo T. McCarthy defeated Republican nominee Marian Bergeson with 51.29% of the vote.
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November 6, 1990
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 County results McCarthy: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Bergeson: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1990.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Leo T. McCarthy, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Leo T. McCarthy (incumbent) | 2,234,813 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 2,234,813 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Marian Bergeson, State Senator from Newport Beach
- John Seymour, State Senator from Anaheim
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marian Bergeson | 1,080,519 | 55.50 | |
| Republican | John Seymour | 866,218 | 44.50 | |
| Total votes | 1,946,737 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Leo T. McCarthy, Democratic
- Marian Bergeson, Republican
Other candidates
- Anthony Bajada, Libertarian
- Clyde Kuhn, Peace and Freedom
- Merton D. Short, American Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Leo T. McCarthy (incumbent) | 3,874,308 | 51.29% | −2.65% | |
| Republican | Marian Bergeson | 3,186,508 | 42.18% | −0.32% | |
| Libertarian | Anthony Bajada | 214,187 | 2.84% | +1.61% | |
| Peace and Freedom | Clyde Kuhn | 143,200 | 1.90% | +0.99% | |
| American Independent | Merton D. Short | 136,097 | 1.80% | +0.38% | |
| Majority | 687,800 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||