The 1970 Nevada gubernatorial election 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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 1, 1970.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Mike O'Callaghan
- Hank Thornley
- Albert "Al" D. Viller
- Don J. Weber
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Margie Dyer
- Ed Fike
Results
General election
Candidates
- Mike O'Callaghan, Democratic
- Ed Fike, Republican
- Charles E. Springer, Independent
- Daniel M. Hansen, Independent American
County results
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
- Churchill
- Humboldt
- Lincoln
- Lyon
- Pershing
References
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