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The 1992 United States Senate election in California took place on November 3, 1992, at the same time as the special election to the United States Senate in California. Incumbent Democrat Alan Cranston decided to retire. Democrat Barbara Boxer won the open seat.
- Barbara Boxer
- 47.90%
- Democratic
- 5,173,467
Jun 3, 1992 · Democratic voters in California nominated two women in separate Senate contests today, setting the stage for a first in American political history: an election with two women running for the...
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The 1992 United States Senate special election in California took place on November 3, 1992, at the same time as the regular election to the United States Senate in California. Feinstein defeated future California governor Gray Davis in the Democratic primary, while Seymour defeated William E. Dannemeyer in the Republican primary.
Due to a special election in California, both of California's Senate seats were up for election in 1992, and these seats were won by Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. Thus, California became the first state to have elected women to occupy both of its Senate seats.
Jun 4, 1992 · With the Legislature running under newly re-drawn districts, and with seven new seats in Congress, California will see the most sweeping turnover of elected officials in recent memory.
Oct 25, 1992 · Oct. 25, 1992 12 AM PT. California Senate races sprawl across the political landscape, taking in more voters per district than congressional races. Statewide, 20 of the 40 Senate seats are up...
Apr 11, 1992 · Californians will chose candidates for two Senate races, the first such political free-for-all in the state.
