1954 California lieutenant gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1954 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Country:California
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1950
Next Election:1958 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 2, 1954
Image1:Harold J. Powers, 1954.jpg
Nominee1:Harold J. Powers
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:2,185,918
Percentage1:55.34%
Nominee2:Edward R. Roybal
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,764,035
Percentage2:44.66%
Lieutenant Governor
Before Election:Harold J. Powers
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Harold J. Powers
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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.

General election

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