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1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1962 November 8, 1966 1970 →
 
Nominee Robert Finch Glenn M. Anderson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,834,978 2,578,887
Percentage 59.79% 40.21%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Glenn M. Anderson
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Robert Finch
Republican

The 1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Republican nominee Robert Finch defeated Democratic incumbent Glenn M. Anderson with 59.79% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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  • Robert Finch, Republican
  • Glenn M. Anderson, Democratic

Results

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1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Robert Finch 3,834,978 59.79% +11.21%
Democratic Glenn M. Anderson (incumbent) 2,578,887 40.21% −11.21%
Majority 1,256,091
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1966. Retrieved May 17, 2021.