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.

Democratic primary

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

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Dan Lungren, former U.S. Representative

Results

General election

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

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

Results

References