1946 California gubernatorial election

The 1946 California gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946.

1946 California gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946
 
Nominee Earl Warren Henry R. Schmidt
Party Republican Prohibition
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote 2,344,542 180,579
Percentage 91.64% 7.06%

County results
Warren:      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Earl Warren
Republican

Elected Governor

Earl Warren
Republican

It is notable for the incumbent Governor, Earl Warren, being nominated by both the Republican and Democratic parties. Subsequently, Warren won re-election effectively unopposed, receiving more than 90% of the vote. He was the first Governor of the state to win two elections since Hiram Johnson in 1914.

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