1970 California Secretary of State election

The 1970 California Secretary of State election was held on November 3, 1970. Democratic nominee Jerry Brown narrowly defeated Republican nominee James L. Flournoy with 50.41% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 2, 1970.

Candidates

 * Jerry Brown, member of the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees
 * Hugh M. Burns, State Senator
 * Jimmy Campbell

Candidates

 * James L. Flournoy, attorney
 * George W. Milias, State Assemblyman
 * Alberta Jordan
 * J. C. Chambers
 * John E. "Jack" Leadbetter
 * Wendell T. Handy
 * Kim Harris Pearman

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Jerry Brown, Democratic
 * James L. Flournoy, Republican

Other candidates
 * Thomas M. Goodloe Jr., American Independent
 * Israel Feuer, Peace and Freedom