1978 California Secretary of State election

The 1978 California Secretary of State election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic incumbent March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Jacob "Jay" Margosian with 62.49% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * March Fong Eu, Democratic
 * Jacob "Jay" Margosian, Republican

Other candidates
 * David Wald, Peace and Freedom
 * Valerie C. Seeman, American Independent