1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1970 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Edwin Reinecke defeated Democratic nominee Al Alquist with 54.79% of the vote.

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

Candidates

 * Al Alquist, State Senator
 * Robert A. Wenke
 * Robert L. Coate
 * Cecilia A. Pedroza

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Edwin Reinecke, Republican
 * Al Alquist, Democratic

Other candidates
 * John Haag, Peace and Freedom
 * Merwun H. Hemp, American Independent