1930 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1930 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Republican State Senator Frank Merriam defeated Democratic Sacramento Mayor Martin I. Welsh with 66.38% of the vote.[1]
General election
Candidates
- Frank Merriam, Republican
- Martin I. Welsh, Democratic
- Chaim Shapiro, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Merriam | 879,597 | 66.38% | ||
| Democratic | Martin I. Welsh | 403,832 | 30.48% | ||
| Socialist | Chaim Shapiro | 41,638 | 3.14% | ||
| Majority | 1,325,067 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "November 4, 1930". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Compiled by Frank C. Jordan, Secretary of State. California Blue Book, 1932. p. 101.