November 3, 1970 (1970-11-03) 1974 → 48.10% 43.81% | 70,697 64,400 Start date November 3, 1970 | |
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Winner Mike O'Callaghan |
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 candidate Mike O'Callaghan defeated Republican candidate Ed Fike to succeed him.
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