The 1982 California Secretary of State election was held on November 2, 1982. Democratic incumbent March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Gordon W. Duffy with 60.54% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 8, 1982.
Democratic primary
Candidates March Fong Eu, Secretary of State of California Kenneth R. Smith Alice Keyser Helen Howard
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Gordon W. Duffy, State Assemblyman from Hanford Glenn Rose Jacob "Jay" Margosian
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates March Fong Eu, Democratic Gordon W. Duffy, Republican
Other candidates Martin E. Buerger, Libertarian Alfred W. Smith, American Independent Milton Shiro Takei, Peace and Freedom
Results
References