1978 California Secretary of State election
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The 1978 California Secretary of State election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic incumbent March Fong Eu defeated Republican nominee Jacob "Jay" Margosian with 62.49% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- March Fong Eu, Democratic
 - Jacob "Jay" Margosian, Republican
 
Other candidates
- David Wald, Peace and Freedom
 - Valerie C. Seeman, American Independent
 
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | March Fong Eu | 4,104,695 | 62.49% | ||
| Republican | Jacob "Jay" Margosian | 1,982,145 | 30.17% | ||
| Peace and Freedom | David Wald | 272,198 | 4.14% | ||
| American Independent | Valerie C. Seeman | 209,935 | 3.20% | ||
| Majority | 2,122,550 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1978. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
 
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