The 1986 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democrat Leo T. McCarthy defeated Republican nominee, former Lieutenant Governor Mike Curb with 53.94% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 3, 1986.
Republican primary
Candidates Mike Curb, former Lieutenant Governor H. L. Richardson, State Senator from Pasadena and nominee for U.S. Senate in 1974
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Leo T. McCarthy, Democratic Mike Curb, Republican
Other candidates James C. Griffin, American Independent Norma Jean Almodovar, Libertarian Clyde Kuhn, Peace and Freedom
Results
References