The 1871 California gubernatorial election was held on September 6, 1871, to elect the governor of California. Incumbent Henry Haight lost his bid for reelection.

Results

California gubernatorial election, 1871[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Newton Booth 62,561 52.11
Democratic Henry Huntly Haight (incumbent) 57,520 47.89
Total votes 120,101 100
Republican gain from Democratic

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