1990 California State Senate election

1990 California State Senate election

← 1988 November 6, 1990 (1990-11-06) 1992 →

20 seats from even-numbered districts in the California State Senate
21 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader David Roberti Kenneth L. Maddy
Party Democratic Republican
Leader's seat 23rd–Los Angeles 14th–Fresno
Seats before 25 14
Seats after 26 13
Seat change Increase1 Decrease 1
Popular vote 1,598,096 1,426,355
Percentage 48.09% 42.92%

Results:
     Democratic gain
     Democratic hold      Republican hold
     No election held

President pro tempore before election

David Roberti
Democratic

President pro tempore-designate

David Roberti
Democratic

The 1990 California State Senate elections were held on November 6, 1990. Senate seats of even-numbered districts were up for election. Senate terms are staggered so that half the membership is elected every two years. Senators serve four-year terms and are limited to two terms. The Democratic party won 15 seats, gaining a seat from the Republicans. The Republicans won 4 seats, and Independent Quentin L. Kopp was reelected.[1]

  1. ^ "JoinCalifornia - 11-06-1990 Election". www.joincalifornia.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.