1970 Nevada gubernatorial election

The Nevada gubernatorial election of 1970 occurred on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Paul Laxalt did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Nevada. Democratic nominee Mike O'Callaghan defeated Republican nominee Ed Fike to succeed him.

1970 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970

Nominee Mike O'Callaghan Ed Fike Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 70,697 64,400 Percentage 48.10% 43.81%

County results O'Callaghan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Fike:      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election Paul Laxalt Republican Elected Governor Mike O'Callaghan Democratic

Results

Nevada gubernatorial election, 1970[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Mike O'Callaghan	70,697	48.10%
	Republican	Ed Fike	64,400	43.81%
	Independent	Charles E. Springer	6,479	4.41%
	Independent American	Daniel M. Hansen	5,415	3.68%
	N/A	Undervotes	777	0.53%
Total votes			147,768	100
	Democratic win (new seat)

References

1. "1970 General Election Returns". Nevada Secretary of State. Archived from the original on July 3, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.