1982 California gubernatorial election

The 1982 California gubernatorial election occurred on November 2, 1982. The Republican nominee, Attorney General George Deukmejian, narrowly defeated the Democratic nominee, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. Incumbent Governor Jerry Brown did not seek reelection to a third term; he later successfully ran again in 2010 and 2014.

1982 California gubernatorial election

November 2, 1982
 
Nominee George Deukmejian Tom Bradley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,881,014 3,787,669
Percentage 49.28% 48.09%

County results

Deukmejian:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Bradley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Jerry Brown
Democratic

Elected Governor

George Deukmejian
Republican

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