1974 California Secretary of State election
The 1974 California Secretary of State election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Brian Van Camp with 57.93% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.[1]
Candidates
- March Fong Eu, State Assemblywoman
- Walter J. Karabian, State Assemblyman
- Catherine O'Neill
- Robert S. Jordan
- Herman Sillas
- Bruce Edward Brant
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | March Fong Eu | 745,508 | 28.88 | |
| Democratic | Walter J. Karabian | 697,513 | 27.02 | |
| Democratic | Catherine O'Neill | 648,495 | 25.12 | |
| Democratic | Robert S. Jordan | 185,488 | 7.19 | |
| Democratic | Herman Sillas | 165,576 | 6.41 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Edward Brant | 138,969 | 5.38 | |
| Total votes | 2,581,549 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- Brian Van Camp
- Michael B. Montgomery
- James L. Shinn
- Wendell T. Handy
- Willard C. "Bill" Fonda
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Van Camp | 516,208 | 33.94 | |
| Republican | Michael B. Montgomery | 344,720 | 22.66 | |
| Republican | James L. Shinn | 269,495 | 17.72 | |
| Republican | Wendell T. Handy | 216,523 | 14.23 | |
| Republican | Willard C. "Bill" Fonda | 174,205 | 11.45 | |
| Total votes | 1,521,151 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- March Fong Eu, Democratic
- Brian Van Camp, Republican
Other candidates
- Charles C. Ripley, American Independent
- Kay McGlachlin, Peace and Freedom
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | March Fong Eu | 3,491,292 | 57.93% | ||
| Republican | Brian Van Camp | 2,199,516 | 36.50% | ||
| American Independent | Charles C. Ripley | 203,890 | 3.38% | ||
| Peace and Freedom | Kay McGlachlin | 131,896 | 2.19% | ||
| Majority | 1,291,776 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1974. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
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