1970 California gubernatorial election

The 1970 California gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. The incumbent governor, Republican Ronald Reagan, won re-election over Democrat and Speaker of the Assembly Jesse Unruh. This would be the closest victory of Ronald Reagan's entire political career.

1970 California gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Ronald Reagan Jesse Unruh
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,439,174 2,938,607
Percentage 52.8% 45.1%

County results
Reagan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Unruh:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Ronald Reagan
Republican

Elected Governor

Ronald Reagan
Republican

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