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The1867 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on September 4, 1867, in order to elect thelieutenant governor of California.Democratic nominee and former member of theCalifornia State AssemblyWilliam Holden defeatedNational Union nominee and former member of theCalifornia State SenateJohn P. Jones.[1]
On election day, September 4, 1867,Democratic nomineeWilliam Holden won the election by a margin of 3,385 votes against his opponentNational Union nomineeJohn P. Jones, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Holden was sworn in as the 11thlieutenant governor of California on December 5, 1867.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Holden | 47,969 | 51.83 | |
| National Union | John P. Jones | 44,584 | 48.17 | |
| Total votes | 92,553 | 100.00 | ||
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