1950 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1950 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 7 November 1950 in order to elect the Lieutenant Governor of California. Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Goodwin Knight easily won re-election against Write-in candidate Monroe Deutch.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 7 November 1950, Republican nominee Goodwin Knight won re-election by a margin of over 3 million votes against write-in candidate Monroe Deutch, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Lieutenant Governor. Knight was sworn in for his second term on 3 January 1951.[2]
Results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Goodwin Knight (incumbent) | 3,089,278 | 99.90 | |
Write-in | Monroe Deutch | 557 | 0.02 | |
Scattering | 2,593 | 0.08 | ||
Total votes | 3,092,428 | 100.00 | ||
Republican hold |
References[edit]
- ^ "November 7, 1950". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "CA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Compiled by Frank M. Jordan, Secretary of State. State of California. Statement of Vote. General Election November 7, 1950. p. 5.
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