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1879 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1879 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Mansfield Washburne R. Andrus
Party Republican Workingmen's
Popular vote 67,284 42,405
Percentage 41.81% 26.35%

 
Nominee Levi Chase Daniel C. Reed
Party Democratic New Constitution
Popular vote 31,226 19,933
Percentage 19.40% 12.39%

County results
Mansfield:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Andrus:      30–40%      40–50%
Chase:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%
Reed:      40–50%

Lieutenant Governor before election

James A. Johnson
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

John Mansfield
Republican

The 1879 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 3 September 1879 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Republican nominee John Mansfield defeated Workingmen's Party of California nominee Washburne R. Andrus, Democratic nominee Levi Chase, New Constitution nominee Daniel C. Reed and Prohibition nominee George Bramall.[1]

General election

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On election day, 3 September 1879, Republican nominee John Mansfield won the election by a margin of 24,879 votes against his foremost opponent Workingmen's Party of California nominee Washburne R. Andrus, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Mansfield was sworn in as the 15th lieutenant governor of California on 8 January 1880.[2]

Results

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California lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1879
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Mansfield 67,284 41.81
Workingmen's Washburne R. Andrus 42,405 26.35
Democratic Levi Chase 31,226 19.40
New Constitution Daniel C. Reed 19,933 12.39
Prohibition George Bramall 78 0.05
Total votes 160,926 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "September 3, 1879". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  2. ^ "CA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2024.