1946 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

1946 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
November 5, 1946
 
Nominee Goodwin Knight John F. Shelley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,470,496 1,137,232
Percentage 56.38% 43.60%
County results
Knight:      50–60%      60–70%
Shelley:      50–60%      60–70%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Frederick F. Houser
Republican

 Elected Lieutenant Governor

Goodwin Knight
Republican

The 1946 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican Superior Court Judge Goodwin Knight safely defeated Democratic State Senator John F. Shelley with 56.39% of the vote.[1]

General election

Candidates

  • Goodwin Knight, Republican
  • John F. Shelley, Democratic

Results

1946 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Goodwin Knight 1,470,496 56.38%
Democratic John F. Shelley 1,137,232 43.60%
Scattering 323 0.02%
Majority 2,608,051
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ "November 5, 1946". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  2. ↑ Compiled by Frank M. Jordan, Secretary of State. State of California. Statement of Vote. General Election November 5, 1946. p. 5.
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