1950 California gubernatorial election
The 1950 California gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. For the last time, Warren was reelected governor in a landslide over the Democratic opponent, James Roosevelt, the son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Warren is the last Republican gubernatorial nominee to have won Alameda County, along with being the last nominee of any party to sweep every county in the state.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 6, 1950.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Welburn Mayock, former counsel to the treasurer of the Democratic National Committee
- Olindo R. Angelillo, engineer
- Roy E. Land
- William E. Riker, perennial candidate
- James Roosevelt, Democratic National Committeeman, son of Franklin Roosevelt, insurance broker
- Earl Warren, incumbent Governor
Republican primary
Candidates
- Olindo R. Angelillo, engineer
- Roy E. Land
- William E. Riker, perennial candidate
- James Roosevelt, Democratic National Committeeman
- Earl Warren, incumbent Governor