The 1867 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on September 4, 1867, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Democratic nominee and former member of the California State Assembly William Holden defeated National Union nominee and former member of the California State Senate John P. Jones.[1]

General election

On election day, September 4, 1867, Democratic nominee William Holden won the election by a margin of 3,385 votes against his opponent National Union nominee John P. Jones, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Holden was sworn in as the 11th lieutenant governor of California on December 5, 1867.[2]

Results

California lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1867
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
Democratic gain from National Union

References

  1. ↑ "September 4, 1867". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  2. ↑ "CA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 16, 2011. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1867_California_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election