1978 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1978 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Republican nominee Mike Curb defeated Democratic incumbent Mervyn Dymally with 51.64% of the vote. As of 2023, this was the last time a Republican was elected Lieutenant Governor of California.

1978 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978
 
Nominee Mike Curb Mervyn Dymally
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,493,980 2,928,329
Percentage 51.64% 43.28%

County results
Curb:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Dymally:      40–50%      50–60%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Mervyn Dymally
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Mike Curb
Republican

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