1986 California Secretary of State election

The 1986 California Secretary of State election was held on November 4, 1986. Democratic incumbent March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Bruce Nestande with 68.84% of the vote.

1986 California Secretary of State election

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Nominee March Fong Eu Bruce Nestande
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 4,971,230 1,908,864
Percentage 68.84% 26.43%

County results
Fong Eu:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Secretary of State before election

March Fong Eu
Democratic

Elected Secretary of State

March Fong Eu
Democratic

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on June 3, 1986.[1]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bruce Nestande 831,546 50.06
Republican Ralph E. Winkler 496,537 29.89
Republican Mike Cyrus 332,968 20.05
Total votes 1,661,051 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • March Fong Eu, Democratic
  • Bruce Nestande, Republican

Other candidates

  • Gloria Garcia, Peace and Freedom
  • Richard Winger, Libertarian
  • Theresa F. Dietrich, American Independent

Results

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1986 California Secretary of State election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic March Fong Eu 4,971,230 68.84%
Republican Bruce Nestande 1,908,864 26.43%
Peace and Freedom Gloria Garcia 153,478 2.13%
Libertarian Richard Winger 105,860 1.47%
American Independent Theresa F. Dietrich 81,712 1.13%
Majority 3,062,366
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1986. Retrieved June 13, 2021.