1970 California Attorney General election
The 1970 California Attorney General election was held on November 3, 1970. Republican nominee Evelle J. Younger defeated Democratic nominee Charles A. O'Brien with 49.28% of the vote. Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 9, 1970. Democratic primary Candidates Charles A. O'Brien, attorney Walter Culpepper Results Republican primary Candidates Evelle J. Younger, Los Angeles County District Attorney John L. Harmer, State Senator Spencer Mortimer Williams, former Secretary of the California State Human Relations Agency George Deukmejian, State Senator Results General election Candidates Major party candidates Evelle J. Younger, Republican Charles A. O'Brien, Democratic Other candidate's Marguerite M. "Marge" Buckley, Peace and Freedom Results References 1970 Attorney General California