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t. e. 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
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.
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The seat became vacant after incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Pete Wilson won the 1990 gubernatorial election, defeating Democrat Dianne Feinstein. Wilson appointed John Seymourto the Senate to replace himself.
Candidates
1. Joseph Alioto 2. Gray Davis, California State Controller 3. Dianne Feinstein, former Mayor of San Francisco (1978–88) and nominee for Governor in 1990 4. David Kearns
Candidates
1. William B. Allen, former Chair of the United States Commission on Civil Rightsand candidate for Senator in 1986 and Governor in 1990 2. William E. Dannemeyer, U.S. Representative from Fullerton 3. John Seymour, incumbent U.S. Senator since January 1991 (appointed by Governor Pete Wilson) 4. Jim Trinity, retired Glendaledentist
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. This election was noted as both of California's senators were elected for the first ...
Detailed state-level election results in the state of California for the 1992 Senatorial Special Election.
May 31, 1992 · May 31, 1992 12 AM PT. TIMES POLITICAL WRITER. Thousands of candidates--from the President of the United States down to the newest local office seeker--stumped California for votes Saturday,...
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...
