1970 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

The Oklahoma gubernatorial election of 1970 was held on November 3, 1970, and was a race for the Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat David Hall narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Dewey F. Bartlett, a result that was not clear for 21 days as a ballot recount was conducted.[1] American Party candidate Reuel Little, who had helped form the party to back the 1968 presidential campaign of George Wallace, received over 24 thousand votes, dwarfing the difference between Hall and Bartlett.[2][3]

1970 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970

Nominee David Hall Dewey F. Bartlett Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 338,338 336,157 Percentage 48.4% 48.1%

County results Hall:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Bartlett:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Dewey F. Bartlett Republican Elected Governor David Hall Democratic

Results

1970 gubernatorial election, Oklahoma

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	David Hall	338,338	48.4
	Republican	Dewey F. Bartlett (incumbent)	336,157	48.1
	American	Reuel Little	24,295	3.4
Majority
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

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References

1. http://www.voicesofoklahoma.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Hall_Transcript.pdf
2. http://newsok.com/article/3847485
3. https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/1968-1974_RESULTS.pdf
4. https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/1968-1974_RESULTS.pdf