The 1974 California Secretary of State election was held on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Brian Van Camp with 57.93% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 4, 1974.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Brian Van Camp
- Michael B. Montgomery
- James L. Shinn
- Wendell T. Handy
- Willard C. "Bill" Fonda
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- March Fong Eu, Democratic
- Brian Van Camp, Republican
Other candidates
- Charles C. Ripley, American Independent
- Kay McGlachlin, Peace and Freedom
Results
References