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The 1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Republican nominee Robert Finch defeated Democratic incumbent Glenn M. Anderson with 59.79% of the vote.
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The 1966 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Republican nominee Robert Finch defeated Democratic incumbent Glenn M. Anderson with 59.79% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Finch | 3,834,978 | 59.79% | +11.21% | |
| Democratic | Glenn M. Anderson (incumbent) | 2,578,887 | 40.21% | −11.21% | |
| Majority | 1,256,091 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
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