The 1982 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Mike Curb decided to run for Governor 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.
Democratic primary
Candidates Leo T. McCarthy, State Assemblyman Charles "Chuck" Pineda Jr.
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Carol Boyd Hallett, State Assemblywoman Marz J. Garcia, State Senator
Results
General election
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
Results
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