The 1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Edwin Reinecke defeated Democratic nominee Al Alquist with 54.79% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 2, 1970.

Democratic primary

Candidates Al Alquist, State Senator Robert A. Wenke Robert L. Coate Cecilia A. Pedroza

Results

General election

Candidates Major party candidates Edwin Reinecke, Republican Al Alquist, Democratic

Other candidates John Haag, Peace and Freedom Merwun H. Hemp, American Independent

Results

References