1986Final results
1986 election for California Assembly District 55
California State Assembly · California
Richard Polanco (D) won with 60.2% of the vote, defeating Loren L. Lutz (R) by 31.5 points.
Richard PolancoDemocrat · winner
60.2%29,753
Loren L. LutzRepublican
28.7%14,183
Michael ZinzunPeace and Freedom
7.3%3,602
Sarah E. FosterLibertarian
3.9%1,922
49,460 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1986
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Richard Polanco (D)Loren L. Lutz (R)Michael Zinzun (PF)
Also on the ballot: Sarah E. Foster (Libertarian), 3.9%