1970 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1970 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970, and featured businessman James Exon, a Democrat, defeating incumbent Republican Governor Norbert Tiemann.

1970 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970

Nominee James Exon Norbert Tiemann Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 248,552 201,994 Percentage 53.8% 43.8%

County results Exon:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tiemann:      40-50%      50–60%      60-70%

Governor before election Norbert Tiemann Republican Elected Governor James Exon Democratic

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Julius W. Burbach, member of the Nebraska Legislature[1]
• James Exon, businessman and Chairman of the Nebraska Democratic Party
• Richard R. Larsen, former state Treasurer

Results

Democratic primary results[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	James Exon	54,972	44.71
	Democratic	Julius W. Burbach	51,760	42.10
	Democratic	Richard R. Larsen	15,602	12.69
	Democratic	Write-in	616	0.50

Republican primary

Candidates

• Clifton B. Batchelder, member of the Nebraska Legislature[1]
• Harvey Grotzky, retired interior decorator[3]
• Norbert Tiemann, incumbent Governor

Results

Republican primary results[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Norbert Tiemann	97,616	50.51
	Republican	Clifton B. Batchelder	89,355	46.24
	Republican	Harvey Grotzky	6,190	3.20
	Republican	Write-in	95	0.05

General election

Results

Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1970[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	James Exon	248,552	53.84%
	Republican	Norbert Tiemann	201,994	43.76%
	American	Albert C. Walsh	10,913	2.36%
	Write-in	Others	160	0.04%
Total votes			461,619	100.0%

References

1. "Bitter Campaigns Seem Sure For Both Parties in Nebraska". New York Times. March 16, 1970. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
2. http://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1970prim_gen.pdf
3. "Stuntman turns candidate" (PDF). The Daily Nebraskan. April 9, 1970. Retrieved September 20, 2017.