1982 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1982 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Mike Curb decided to run for Attorney General of California instead of running for a second term. Democratic nominee Leo T. McCarthy defeated Republican nominee Carol Boyd Hallett with 52.21% of the vote.

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

Candidates

 * Leo T. McCarthy, State Assemblyman
 * Charles "Chuck" Pineda Jr.

Candidates

 * Carol Boyd Hallett, State Assemblywoman
 * Marz J. Garcia, State Senator

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Leo T. McCarthy, Democratic
 * Carol Boyd Hallett, Republican

Other candidates
 * John Vernon, Libertarian
 * Clyde Kuhn, Peace and Freedom
 * Houston Myers, American Independent