1982 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
The 1982 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Mike Curb decided to run for Governor of California instead of running for a second term. Democratic nominee Leo T. McCarthy defeated Republican nominee Carol Boyd Hallett with 52.21% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 8, 1982.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Leo T. McCarthy, State Assemblyman
- Charles "Chuck" Pineda Jr.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Carol Boyd Hallett, State Assemblywoman
- Marz J. Garcia, State Senator
General election
Candidates
Major party candidatesOther candidates
- John Vernon, Libertarian
- Clyde Kuhn, Peace and Freedom
- Houston Myers, American Independent