1946 California gubernatorial election
Nominee
Earl Warren
Henry R. Schmidt
Party
Republican
Prohibition
Alliance
Popular vote
2,344,542
180,579
Percentage
91.64%
7.06%
Governor before election
Earl Warren
Republican
Elected Governor
Earl Warren
Republican
The 1946 California gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946.
It is notable for the incumbent Governor, Earl Warren , being nominated by both the Republican and Democratic parties,[1] as well as the Progressive Party. Subsequently, Warren won re-election effectively unopposed, receiving more than 90% of the vote.
Primaries [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
The Republican primary occurred on June 5, 1946. Incumbent Governor Earl Warren won 91.10% of the vote.
Republican Primary
Candidate
Votes
%
Gov. Earl Warren (Incumbent)
774,302
91.10
Robert Walker Kenny
70,331
8.27
William E. Riker
5,359
0.63
Democratic primary [ ]
The Democratic primary occurred on June 5, 1946. Despite being a Republican, Earl Warren won 51.93% of the vote and won the Democratic nomination.
Democratic Primary
Candidate
Votes
%
Gov. Earl Warren (Incumbent)
593,180
51.93
Robert Walker Kenny
530,968
46.49
A. Beldon Gilbert
9,865
0.86
William E. Riker
8,175
0.72
General election results [ ]
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