The 1970 California Attorney General election was held on November 3, 1970. Republican nominee Evelle J. Younger defeated Democratic nominee Charles A. O'Brien with 49.28% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 9, 1970.
Democratic primary
Candidates Charles A. O'Brien, attorney Walter Culpepper
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Evelle J. Younger, Los Angeles County District Attorney John L. Harmer, State Senator Spencer Mortimer Williams, former Secretary of the California State Human Relations Agency George Deukmejian, State Senator
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Evelle J. Younger, Republican Charles A. O'Brien, Democratic
Other candidate's Marguerite M. "Marge" Buckley, Peace and Freedom
Results
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