1990 California Attorney General election
The 1990 California Attorney General election was held on November 6, 1990. Republican nominee Dan Lungren narrowly defeated Democratic nominee Arlo Smith with 46.77% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1990.Democratic primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
- Dan Lungren, former U.S. Representative
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Dan Lungren, Republican
- Arlo Smith, Democratic
- Paul N. Gautreau, Libertarian
- Robert J. Evans, Peace and Freedom