2010 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
The 2010 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 2010, to elect the lieutenant governor of California. The primary election took place on June 8, 2010. Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Abel Maldonado, who had been appointed to the office, ran for election to a full term but was defeated by Democratic Mayor Gavin Newsom of San Francisco. Newsom started his four-year term on 10 January 2011.
Democratic Primary
Candidates
- Janice Hahn, member of the Los Angeles City Council
- Eric Korevaar, businessman and scientistGavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco
Republican Primary
Candidates
- Sam Aanestad, state senator representing the 4th district
- Bert Davis, businessman
- Yvonne Girard, judicial assistant
- Dave Harris, businessman
- Scott Levitt, attorneyAbel Maldonado, incumbent lieutenant governor