1871 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

1871 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

September 6, 1871
 
Nominee Romualdo Pacheco Edward J. Lewis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 62,555 57,397
Percentage 52.15% 47.85%

County results
Pacheco:      50–60%      60–70%
Lewis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Lieutenant Governor before election

William Holden
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Romualdo Pacheco
Republican

The 1871 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on September 6, 1871, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Republican nominee and incumbent California State Treasurer Romualdo Pacheco defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent President pro tempore of the California State Senate Edward J. Lewis.