1962 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1962 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic incumbent Glenn M. Anderson narrowly defeated Republican nominee George Christopher with 51.42% of the vote.

1962 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962
 
Nominee Glenn M. Anderson George Christopher
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 2,957,640 2,793,957
Percentage 51.42% 48.58%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Glenn M. Anderson
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Glenn M. Anderson
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • Glenn M. Anderson, Democratic
  • George Christopher, Republican

Results

1962 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Glenn M. Anderson (incumbent) 2,957,640 51.42%
Republican George Christopher 2,793,957 48.58%
Majority 163,683
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1962. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
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