1986 California Secretary of State election

The 1986 California Secretary of State election was held on November 4, 1986. Democratic incumbent March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Bruce Nestande with 68.84% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 3, 1986.

Candidates

 * Bruce Nestande, former State Assemblyman
 * Ralph E. Winkler
 * Mike Cyrus

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * March Fong Eu, Democratic
 * Bruce Nestande, Republican

Other candidates
 * Gloria Garcia, Peace and Freedom
 * Richard Winger, Libertarian
 * Theresa F. Dietrich, American Independent