The 1978 California Attorney General election was held on November 7, 1978. Republican nominee George Deukmejian defeated Democratic nominee Yvonne Brathwaite Burke with 52.88% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 6, 1978.
Democratic primary
Candidates Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, U.S. Representative Burt Pines, Los Angeles City Attorney
Results
Republican primary
Candidates George Deukmejian, State Senator from Long Beach James L. Browning Jr., former United States Attorney for the Northern District of California
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates George Deukmejian, Republican Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Democratic
Other candidate's Dallas Wendell Reid, American Independent Robert J. Evans, Peace and Freedom
Results
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