1867 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1867 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 4 September 1867 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Democratic nominee and former member of the California State Assembly William Holden defeated National Union nominee and former member of the California State Senate John P. Jones.

1867 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

4 September 1867

Nominee William Holden John P. Jones Party Democratic National Union Popular vote 47,969 44,584 Percentage 51.83% 48.17%

County results Holden   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90% Jones   50–60%   60–70% No Data

Lieutenant Governor before election Tim N. Machin National Union Elected Lieutenant Governor William Holden Democratic

General election

On election day, 4 September 1867, Democratic nominee William Holden won the election by a margin of 3,385 votes against his opponent National Union nominee John P. Jones, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Holden was sworn in as the 11th lieutenant governor of California on 5 December 1867.

Results

California lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1867

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William Holden	47,969	51.83
	National Union	John P. Jones	44,584	48.17
Total votes			92,553	100.00
	Democratic gain from National Union