1974 California Secretary of State election

The 1974 California Secretary of State election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Brian Van Camp with 57.93% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.

Candidates

 * March Fong Eu, State Assemblywoman
 * Walter J. Karabian, State Assemblyman
 * Catherine O'Neill
 * Robert S. Jordan
 * Herman Sillas
 * Bruce Edward Brant

Candidates

 * Brian Van Camp
 * Michael B. Montgomery
 * James L. Shinn
 * Wendell T. Handy
 * Willard C. "Bill" Fonda

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * March Fong Eu, Democratic
 * Brian Van Camp, Republican

Other candidates
 * Charles C. Ripley, American Independent
 * Kay McGlachlin, Peace and Freedom