The 1970 California Secretary of State election was held on November 3, 1970. Democratic nominee Jerry Brown narrowly defeated Republican nominee James L. Flournoy with 50.41% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 2, 1970.
Democratic primary
Candidates Jerry Brown, member of the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees Hugh M. Burns, State Senator Jimmy Campbell
Results
Republican primary
Candidates James L. Flournoy, attorney George W. Milias, State Assemblyman Alberta Jordan J. C. Chambers John E. "Jack" Leadbetter Wendell T. Handy Kim Harris Pearman
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Jerry Brown, Democratic James L. Flournoy, Republican
Other candidates Thomas M. Goodloe Jr., American Independent Israel Feuer, Peace and Freedom
Results
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