1970 Florida Attorney General election
Florida election
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 Shevin: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Rumberger: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
The 1970 Florida Attorney General election was held on November 3, 1970. Robert L. Shervin would be elected winning 61.43% of the vote and defeated Thom Rumberger.[1]
Primary elections
Democratic primary
The Democratic Party would hold its primary on September 8, 1970.[2]
Candidates
- Robert L. Shevin
- Elmer Friday, State Senator and former Lee County judge.[3]
- William A. Meadows, Jr.
Republican primary
The Republican Party did not hold a primary as Thom Rumberger was unopposed.[4]
General election
Candidates
Robert L. Shevin, Democratic
Thom Rumberger, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Shevin | 943.776 | 61.43% | -4.76[5] | |
| Republican | Thom Rumberger | 592,519 | 38.57% | +4.75 | |
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - FL Attorney General Race - Nov 03, 1970". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ Tabulation of official vote. Florida primary elections : Democratic and Republican (1970). 1970. p. 3 – via Internet Wayback Machine.
- ^ "ELMER O. FRIDAY, JR". News-Press. January 22, 2006. p. 10. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ Tabulation of official vote. Florida primary elections : Democratic and Republican (1970). 1970. p. 2 – via Internet Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - FL Attorney General Race - Nov 08, 1966". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
