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The1990 California Attorney General election was held on November 6, 1990.Republican nomineeDan Lungren narrowly defeatedDemocratic nomineeArlo Smith with 46.77% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1990.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Arlo Smith | 1,229,924 | 51.97 | |
| Democratic | Ira Reiner | 1,136,526 | 48.03 | |
| Total votes | 2,366,450 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Lungren | 1,729,429 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1,729,429 | 100.00 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Lungren | 3,407,927 | 46.77% | ||
| Democratic | Arlo Smith | 3,379,021 | 46.38% | ||
| Libertarian | Paul N. Gautreau | 256,378 | 3.52% | ||
| Peace and Freedom | Robert J. Evans | 242,871 | 3.33% | ||
| Majority | 28,906 | ||||
| Turnout | 7,286,197 | ||||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | Swing | ||||
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