June 3, 1986
Special Election
Special Election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Assemblyman Richard Alatorre (AD-55). Alatorre resignedafter being elected to the Los Angeles City Council.
| AD-55 | |||
| Sarah E. Foster | Libertarian | 6.7% | Loss |
| Loren L. Lutz | Republican | 25% | Loss |
| Richard G. Polanco | Democratic | 58.3% | Win |
| Michael Zinzun | Peace and Freedom | 10.1% | Loss |
Primary Election
| Superintendent of Public Instruction | |||
| Jeanne Baird | Nonpartisan | 11.6% | Loss |
| Bill Honig | Nonpartisan | 78% | Win |
| Daniel Nusbaum | Nonpartisan | 10.3% | Loss |