Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Iowa
1970 Iowa gubernatorial election
Nominee
Robert D. Ray
Robert D. Fulton
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
403,394
368,911
Percentage
51.0%
46.6%
County results
Ray: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70%
Fulton: 40–50% 50–60%
Governor before election
Robert D. Ray
Republican
Elected Governor
Robert D. Ray
Republican
The 1970 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Republican Robert D. Ray narrowly defeated Democratic nominee Robert D. Fulton with 50.98% of the vote.
Primary elections [ ]
Primary elections were held on June 2, 1970.[1]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Robert D. Fulton , former Governor
William J. Gannon , State Representative
Robert L. Nereim
Results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Major party candidates
Robert D. Ray, Republican
Robert D. Fulton, Democratic
Other candidates
Robert Dilley, American Independent
Results [ ]
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