1970 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1970 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Republican William Milliken won the election, defeating Democratic nominee Sander Levin.

Primaries
The primary elections occurred on August 4, 1970.

General election
Major party candidates
 * William G. Milliken, Republican
 * Sander M. Levin, Democratic

Major party running mates
 * James H. Brickley, Republican
 * Edward H. McNamara, Democratic

Other candidates
 * James L. McCormick, American Independent
 * George Bouse, Socialist Workers
 * James Horvath, Socialist Labor

Other running mates
 * Robert E. Cauley, American Independent
 * Evelyn Kirsch, Socialist Workers
 * W. Clifford Bentley, Socialist Labor