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

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

References

1. "Texas Almanac".