1986 California Attorney General election

The 1986 California Attorney General election was held on November 4, 1986. Democratic incumbent John Van de Kamp defeated Republican nominee Bruce Gleason with 65.99% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * John Van de Kamp, Democratic
 * Bruce Gleason, Republican

Other candidates
 * Carol L. Newman, Libertarian
 * Robert J. Evans, Peace and Freedom
 * Gary R. Odom, American Independent