1990 California Attorney General election

The 1990 California Attorney General election was held on November 6, 1990. Republican nominee Dan Lungren narrowly defeated Democratic nominee Arlo Smith with 46.77% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1990.

Candidates

 * Arlo Smith, District Attorney of San Francisco
 * Ira Reiner, Los Angeles County District Attorney

Candidates

 * Dan Lungren, former U.S. Representative

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Dan Lungren, Republican
 * Arlo Smith, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Paul N. Gautreau, Libertarian
 * Robert J. Evans, Peace and Freedom