1978 California Attorney General election

The 1978 California Attorney General election was held on November 7, 1978. Republican nominee George Deukmejian defeated Democratic nominee Yvonne Brathwaite Burke with 52.88% of the vote.

1978 California Attorney General election

November 7, 1978
 
Nominee George Deukmejian Yvonne Brathwaite Burke
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,558,329 2,923,432
Percentage 52.9% 43.5%

County results
Deukmejian:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Burke:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Attorney General before election

Evelle J. Younger
Republican

Elected Attorney General

George Deukmejian
Republican

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