1982 California Attorney General election

The 1982 California Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1982. Democratic nominee John Van de Kamp defeated Republican nominee George Nicholson with 52.83% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 8, 1982.

Candidates

 * John Van de Kamp, former Los Angeles County District Attorney
 * Omer Rains, State Senator

Candidates

 * George Nicholson, attorney
 * M. David Stirling, State Assemblyman

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * John Van de Kamp, Democratic
 * George Nicholson, Republican

Other candidates
 * Bartholomew "Bert" Lee, Libertarian
 * Dan Siegel, Peace and Freedom