The 1978 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Republican nominee Mike Curb defeated Democratic incumbent Mervyn Dymally with 51.64% of the vote. As of , this was the last time a Republican was elected lieutenant governor of California.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 6, 1978.
Democratic primary
Candidates Mervyn Dymally, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Patricia E. "Penny" Raven Patrick Matthew Fitzpatrick Abe Tapia
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Mike Curb, musician Michael D. Antonovich, State Assemblyman
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Mike Curb, Republican Mervyn Dymally, Democratic
Other candidates Houston Myers, American Independent Jan B. Tucker, Peace and Freedom
Results
References