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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 County Results Cranston: 40-50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Richardson: 40–50% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.[1]
Democratic primary
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 | ||
Republican primary
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 | ||||
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References
- "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
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