1978 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
The 1978 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Republican nominee Mike Curb defeated Democratic incumbent Mervyn Dymally with 51.64% of the vote. As of, this was the last time a Republican was elected lieutenant governor of California.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 6, 1978.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Mervyn Dymally, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Patricia E. "Penny" Raven
- Patrick Matthew Fitzpatrick
- Abe Tapia
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Mike Curb, Republican
- Mervyn Dymally, Democratic
- Houston Myers, American Independent
- Jan B. Tucker, Peace and Freedom