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.

Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.

Candidates

 * Alan Cranston, incumbent United States Senator
 * Howard L. Gifford
 * Frank Kacsinta

Candidates

 * H. L. Richardson, State Senator from Pasadena
 * Earl Brian, California Secretary of Health and Welfare
 * James E. Johnson
 * William H. Reinholz
 * Thomas A. Malatesta

Candidates

 * Alan Cranston, incumbent United States Senator (Democratic)
 * Gayle M. Justice (Peace and Freedom)
 * Jack McCoy (American Independent)
 * H. L. Richardson, State Senator from Pasadena (Republican)