1970 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1970 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1970. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidate Wendell Anderson defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Douglas M. Head.

1970 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Wendell Anderson Douglas M. Head
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 737,921 621,780
Percentage 54.04% 45.54%

County results

Anderson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Head:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Harold LeVander
Republican

Elected Governor

Wendell Anderson
Democratic (DFL)

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