1978 California Secretary of State election

The 1978 California Secretary of State election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic incumbent March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Jacob "Jay" Margosian with 62.49% of the vote.

1978 California Secretary of State election

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Nominee March Fong Eu Jacob "Jay" Margosian
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 4,104,695 1,982,145
Percentage 62.49% 30.17%

County results
Fong Eu:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Secretary of State before election

March Fong Eu
Democratic

Elected Secretary of State

March Fong Eu
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • March Fong Eu, Democratic
  • Jacob "Jay" Margosian, Republican

Other candidates

  • David Wald, Peace and Freedom
  • Valerie C. Seeman, American Independent

Results

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1978 California Secretary of State election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic March Fong Eu 4,104,695 62.49%
Republican Jacob "Jay" Margosian 1,982,145 30.17%
Peace and Freedom David Wald 272,198 4.14%
American Independent Valerie C. Seeman 209,935 3.20%
Majority 2,122,550
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1978. Retrieved June 16, 2021.