1970 Iowa gubernatorial election

The 1970 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Robert D. Ray defeated Democratic nominee Robert D. Fulton with 50.98% of the vote.

1970 Iowa gubernatorial election
November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Robert D. Ray Robert D. Fulton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 403,394 368,911
Percentage 50.98% 46.62%
County Results

Ray:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Fulton:      40–50%      50–60%
Governor before election

Robert D. Ray
Republican

 Elected Governor

Robert D. Ray
Republican

Elections in Iowa

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 2, 1970.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert D. Fulton 48,459 46.69
Democratic William J. Gannon 46,524 44.83
Democratic Robert L. Nereim 8,796 8.48
Total votes 103,779 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert D. Ray 144,635 100.00
Total votes 144,635 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Robert D. Ray, Republican
  • Robert D. Fulton, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Robert Dilley, American Independent

Results
1970 Iowa gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Robert D. Ray 403,394 50.98%
Democratic Robert D. Fulton 368,911 46.62%
American Independent Robert Dilley 18,933 2.39%
Majority 34,483
Turnout 791,241
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References
  1. "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa Primary Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1970. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  2. "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa General Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1970. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
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