1970 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
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The 1970 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970, and featured businessman James Exon, a Democrat, defeating incumbent Republican Governor Norbert Tiemann.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Julius W. Burbach, member of the Nebraska Legislature[1]
- James Exon, businessman and Chairman of the Nebraska Democratic Party
- Richard R. Larsen, former Nebraska State Treasurer
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Exon | 54,972 | 44.71 | |
| Democratic | Julius W. Burbach | 51,760 | 42.10 | |
| Democratic | Richard R. Larsen | 15,602 | 12.69 | |
| Democratic | Write-in | 616 | 0.50 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Clifton B. Batchelder, member of the Nebraska Legislature[1]
- Harvey Grotzky, retired interior decorator[3]
- Norbert Tiemann, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norbert Tiemann (incumbent) | 97,616 | 50.51 | |
| Republican | Clifton B. Batchelder | 89,355 | 46.24 | |
| Republican | Harvey Grotzky | 6,190 | 3.20 | |
| Republican | Write-in | 95 | 0.05 | |
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | James Exon | 248,552 | 53.84% | |
| Republican | Norbert Tiemann (incumbent) | 201,994 | 43.76% | |
| American | Albert C. Walsh | 10,913 | 2.36% | |
| Write-in | 160 | 0.04% | ||
| Total votes | 461,619 | 100.00% | ||
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By county
| County | James Exon Democratic | Norbert Tiemann Republican | Various candidates Other parties | Margin | Total | ||||
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| Cass | 3,058 | 57.63% | 2,118 | 39.92% | 130 | 2.45% | 940 | 17.71% | 5,306 |
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| Douglas | 62,172 | 55.22% | 47,719 | 42.38% | 2,698 | 2.40% | 14,403 | 12.84% | 112,589 |
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| Johnson | 1,362 | 60.70% | 848 | 37.79% | 34 | 1.52% | 514 | 22.91% | 2,244 |
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| Lancaster | 17,764 | 36.65% | 29,846 | 61.57% | 861 | 1.78% | 10,088 | 24.92% | 48,471 |
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| Saline | 2,943 | 62.39% | 1,704 | 36.12% | 70 | 1.48% | 1,293 | 26.27% | 4,717 |
| Sarpy | 6,023 | 55.92% | 4,331 | 40.21% | 416 | 3.86% | 1,692 | 15.71% | 10,770 |
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| Washington | 2,527 | 56.27% | 1,883 | 41.93% | 81 | 1.80% | 644 | 14.34% | 4,491 |
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| Totals | 248,552 | 53.84% | 201,994 | 43.76% | 11,073 | 2.40% | 46,558 | 10.01% | 461,619 |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Bitter Campaigns Seem Sure For Both Parties in Nebraska". New York Times. March 16, 1970. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Official Report of the State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 12, 1970 & General Election, November 3, 1970" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State.
- ^ "Stuntman turns candidate" (PDF). The Daily Nebraskan. April 9, 1970. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
