1966 California gubernatorial election

The 1966 California gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democratic Governor Pat Brown was defeated in his bid for re-election by Republican nominee and future President Ronald Reagan. As of the 2022 gubernatorial election, this is the last time an incumbent governor of California lost re-election, though one subsequent incumbent governor was recalled.

1966 California gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966
 
Nominee Ronald Reagan Pat Brown
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,742,913 2,749,174
Percentage 57.55% 42.27%

County results

Reagan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Brown:      50–60%

Governor before election

Pat Brown
Democratic

Elected Governor

Ronald Reagan
Republican

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