1970 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1970 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
Country:Nebraska
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1966 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1966
Next Election:1974 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Next Year:1974 (gubernatorial)
Election Date:November 3, 1970
Nominee1:Frank Marsh
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:256,487
Percentage1:57.4%
Nominee2:Ronald E. Reagan
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:190,029
Percentage2:42.6%
Lieutenant Governor
Before Election:John E. Everroad
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frank Marsh
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1970 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970, and featured Nebraska Secretary of State Frank Marsh, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Ronald E. Reagan. This was the last Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial general election where the candidates were elected independently of those in the Nebraska gubernatorial election.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Marsh, Reagan Winners In Lt. Governor Races. 49. Lincoln Evening Journal. May 13, 1970. June 9, 2023.