1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Edwin Reinecke Al Alquist
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,521,065 2,718,904
Percentage 54.79% 42.31%

County results
Reinecke:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Alquist:      40–50%      50–60%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Edwin Reinecke
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Edwin Reinecke
Republican

The 1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Edwin Reinecke defeated Democratic nominee Al Alquist with 54.79% of the vote.