1970 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1970 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970, and featured businessman James Exon, a Democrat, defeating incumbent Republican Governor Norbert Tiemann.

Candidates

 * Julius W. Burbach, member of the Nebraska Legislature
 * James Exon, businessman and Chairman of the Nebraska Democratic Party
 * Richard R. Larsen, former Nebraska State Treasurer

Candidates

 * Clifton B. Batchelder, member of the Nebraska Legislature
 * Harvey Grotzky, retired interior decorator
 * Norbert Tiemann, incumbent Governor