1970 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1970 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Governor Preston Smith was reelected to a second term, winning 53% of the vote to Republican Paul Eggers' 47%.

1970 Texas Gubernatorial Election
November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Preston Smith Paul Eggers
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,232,506 1,073,831
Percentage 53.4% 46.6%
County results
Smith:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Eggers:      50-60%      60-70%
Governor before election

Preston Smith
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Preston Smith
Democratic

Elections in Texas
Government

Primaries

Republican
Republican Primary Results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Eggers 101,875 93.45%
Republican Roger Martin 7,146 6.55%
Total votes 109,021 100.00%

Democratic
Democratic Primary Results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Preston Smith 1,011,300 100.00%
Total votes 1,011,300 100.00%

Results
General Election Results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Preston Smith 1,232,506 53.43%
Republican Paul Eggers 1,073,831 46.55%
none Write-Ins 428 0.02%
Total votes 2,306,765 100.00%
Democratic hold
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References
  1. "Texas Almanac".
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