1970 Oregon gubernatorial election

The Oregon gubernatorial election of 1970 took place on November 3, 1970. Republican incumbent Tom McCall defeated Democratic nominee Robert W. Straub to win re-election.

1970 Oregon gubernatorial election
November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Tom McCall Robert Straub
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 369,964 293,892
Percentage 55.6% 44.2%
County results:

McCall:      50–60%      60–70%

Straub:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Tom McCall
Republican

 Elected Governor

Tom McCall
Republican

Candidates

Democratic

Republican

Election results
Oregon gubernatorial election, 1970[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom McCall 369,964 55.52
Democratic Robert W. Straub 293,892 44.10
write-ins 2,538 0.38
Total votes 666,394 100
Republican hold
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References
  1. "OR Governor Race – Nov 3, 1970". Our Campaign. Retrieved November 12, 2010.
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