1986 California Attorney General election
The 1986 California Attorney General election was held on November 4, 1986. Democratic incumbent John Van de Kamp defeated Republican nominee Bruce Gleason with 65.99% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- John Van de Kamp, Democratic
- Bruce Gleason, Republican
- Carol L. Newman, Libertarian
- Robert J. Evans, Peace and Freedom
- Gary R. Odom, American Independent