1974 California Secretary of State election
The 1974 California Secretary of State election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Brian Van Camp with 57.93% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.Democratic primary
Candidates
- March Fong Eu, State Assemblywoman
- Walter J. Karabian, State Assemblyman
- Catherine O'Neill
- Robert S. Jordan
- Herman Sillas
- Bruce Edward Brant
Republican primary
Candidates
- Brian Van Camp
- Michael B. Montgomery
- James L. Shinn
- Wendell T. Handy
- Willard C. "Bill" Fonda
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- March Fong Eu, Democratic
- Brian Van Camp, Republican
- Charles C. Ripley, American Independent
- Kay McGlachlin, Peace and Freedom