1970 Arizona gubernatorial election

The 1970 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Governor Jack Williams ran for reelection to a third term as Governor. United States Ambassador to Bolivia Raúl Héctor Castro won the Democratic nomination, and narrowly lost the general election to Williams by 1.78%. Williams was sworn into his third and final term as Governor on January 5, 1971.

1970 Arizona gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Jack Williams Raúl Héctor Castro
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 209,356 202,053
Percentage 50.9% 49.1%

County Results

Williams:      50-60%      60-70%

Castro:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Jack Williams
Republican

Elected Governor

Jack Williams
Republican

Due to a constitutional amendment approved by the voters in 1968, the length of the term of Governor of Arizona was changed from two years to four years, effective with the 1970 gubernatorial election. Thus, Williams became the first Governor of Arizona to serve a 4-year term.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Raúl Héctor Castro, United States Ambassador to Bolivia, former United States Ambassador to El Salvador
  • Jack Ross, car dealer
  • George Nader, former Mayor

Results

Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Raúl Héctor Castro 63,294 51.99%
Democratic Jack Ross 30,921 25.40%
Democratic George Nader 27,534 22.62%
Total votes 121,749 100.00

General election

Results

Arizona gubernatorial election, 1970[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jack Williams 209,356 50.89%
Democratic Raúl Héctor Castro 202,053 49.11%
Majority 7,303 1.78%
Turnout 411,409
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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