1982 California Attorney General election
The 1982 California Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1982. Democratic nominee John Van de Kamp defeated Republican nominee George Nicholson with 52.83% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 8, 1982.Democratic primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
- George Nicholson, attorney
- M. David Stirling, State Assemblyman
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- John Van de Kamp, Democratic
- George Nicholson, Republican
- Bartholomew "Bert" Lee, Libertarian
- Dan Siegel, Peace and Freedom