1974 United States Senate election in California
The 1974 United States Senate election in California was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democrat Alan Cranston defeated Republican nominee H. L. Richardson with 60.52% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.[1]
Candidates
- Alan Cranston, incumbent United States Senator
- Howard L. Gifford
- Frank Kacsinta
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alan Cranston | 2,262,574 | 83.54 | |
| Democratic | Howard L. Gifford | 318,080 | 11.75 | |
| Democratic | Frank Kacsinta | 127,149 | 4.70% | |
| Total votes | 2,707,803 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- H. L. Richardson, State Senator
- Earl W. Brian
- James E. Johnson
- William H. Reinholz
- Thomas A. Malatesta
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | H. L. Richardson | 1,061,986 | 64.64 | |
| Republican | Earl W. Brian | 273,636 | 16.65 | |
| Republican | James E. Johnson | 118,715 | 7.23 | |
| Republican | William H. Reinholz | 107,217 | 6.53 | |
| Republican | Thomas A. Malatesta | 79,955 | 4.87 | |
| Total votes | 1,641,509 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Alan Cranston, Democratic
- H. L. Richardson, Republican
Other candidates
- Jacie McCoy, American Independent
- Gayle Justice, Peace and Freedom
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alan Cranston | 3,693,160 | 60.52% | ||
| Republican | H. L. Richardson | 2,210,267 | 36.22% | ||
| American Independent | Jacie McCoy | 101,145 | 1.66% | ||
| Peace and Freedom | Gayle Justice | 96,436 | 1.58% | ||
| Majority | 1,482,893 | ||||
| Turnout | 6,102,432 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
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