The 1974 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee Mervyn Dymally narrowly defeated Republican incumbent John L. Harmer with 49.19% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.
Democratic primary
Candidates Mervyn Dymally, State Senator Lawrence E. Walsh, State Senator Howard Miller Elizabeth Smith Weingand Robert Battin Fidel González Jr. A. John Merlo Cy King
Results
Republican primary
Candidates John L. Harmer, State Senator John Veneman, State Assemblyman
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Mervyn Dymally, Democratic John L. Harmer, Republican
Other candidates Marilyn Seals, Peace and Freedom Alberta M. Procell, American Independent
Results
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