1982 California lieutenant gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1982 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Country:California
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1978 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1978
Next Election:1986 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Next Year:1986
Election Date:November 2, 1982
Image1:Leo T. McCarthy, 1975.jpg
Nominee1:Leo T. McCarthy
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:4,001,839
Percentage1:52.21%
Nominee2:Carol Boyd Hallett
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:3,381,861
Percentage2:44.12%
Map Size:300px
Lieutenant Governor
Before Election:Mike Curb
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Leo T. McCarthy
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1982 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Mike Curb decided to run for Attorney General of California instead of running for a second term. Democratic nominee Leo T. McCarthy defeated Republican nominee Carol Boyd Hallett with 52.21% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 8, 1982.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statement of Vote . . 1982 . May 3, 2021.