1970 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1970 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1970. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidate Wendell Anderson defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Douglas M. Head.

1970 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970

Nominee Wendell Anderson Douglas M. Head Party Democratic (DFL) Republican Popular vote 737,921 621,780 Percentage 54.04% 45.54%

County Results Anderson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Head:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Harold LeVander Republican Elected Governor Wendell Anderson Democratic (DFL)

Results

1970 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic (DFL)	Wendell Anderson	737,921	54.04%	+7.10%
	Republican	Douglas M. Head	621,780	45.54%	-7.02%
	Industrial Government	Karl Heck	4,781	0.35%	-0.15%
Majority			116,141	8.51%
Turnout			1,365,443
	Democratic (DFL) gain from Republican		Swing

External links

• Minnesota Secretary Of State - Home