1978 California Secretary of State election
The 1978 California Secretary of State election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic incumbent March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Jacob "Jay" Margosian with 62.49% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- March Fong Eu, Democratic
- Jacob "Jay" Margosian, Republican
- David Wald, Peace and Freedom
- Valerie C. Seeman, American Independent