1990 California gubernatorial election

The 1990 California gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. The Republican candidate, Senator Pete Wilson, defeated the Democratic candidate, former San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein.

1990 California gubernatorial election

November 6, 1990
 
Nominee Pete Wilson Dianne Feinstein
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,791,904 3,525,197
Percentage 49.25% 45.78%

County results
Wilson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Feinstein:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

George Deukmejian
Republican

Elected Governor

Pete Wilson
Republican

Feinstein won the Democratic nomination against opponents including California Attorney General John Van de Kamp. Wilson faced minimal opposition in his bid for the Republican nomination.

In 1992, Feinstein was elected to Wilson's former Senate seat and served in the Senate until her death in September 2023.

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