1978 California Attorney General election
The 1978 California Attorney General election was held on November 7, 1978. Republican nominee George Deukmejian defeated Democratic nominee Yvonne Brathwaite Burke with 52.88% of the vote. Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 6, 1978. Democratic primary Candidates Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, U.S. Representative Burt Pines, Los Angeles City Attorney Results Republican primary Candidates George Deukmejian, State Senator from Long Beach James L. Browning Jr., former United States Attorney for the Northern District of California Results General election Candidates Major party candidates George Deukmejian, Republican Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Democratic Other candidate's Dallas Wendell Reid, American Independent Robert J. Evans, Peace and Freedom Results References 1978 Attorney General 1978 United States Attorney General elections