1970 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1970 Nevada gubernatorial election occurred on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Paul Laxalt did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Nevada. Democratic nominee Mike O'Callaghan defeated Republican nominee Ed Fike to succeed him.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 1, 1970.

Candidates

 * Mike O'Callaghan
 * Hank Thornley
 * Albert "Al" D. Viller
 * Don J. Weber

Candidates

 * Margie Dyer
 * Ed Fike

Candidates

 * Mike O'Callaghan, Democratic
 * Ed Fike, Republican
 * Charles E. Springer, Independent
 * Daniel M. Hansen, Independent American

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

 * Churchill
 * Humboldt
 * Lincoln
 * Lyon
 * Pershing