1970 California Secretary of State election

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

References