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 Arlo Smith, District Attorney of San Francisco Ira Reiner, Los Angeles County District Attorney
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Dan Lungren, former U.S. Representative
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Dan Lungren, Republican Arlo Smith, Democratic
Other candidates Paul N. Gautreau, Libertarian Robert J. Evans, Peace and Freedom
Results
References