1970 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1970 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Democrat Patrick Lucey won the election with 54% of the vote, winning his first term as Governor of Wisconsin and defeating Republican Jack B. Olson. Roman R. Blenski unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination. As of 2023, this is the last time the Democratic gubernatorial candidate carried Oconto County.

1970 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970
 
Nominee Patrick Lucey Jack B. Olson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 728,403 602,617
Percentage 54.24% 44.88%

County results
Lucey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Olson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Warren P. Knowles
Republican

Elected Governor

Patrick Lucey
Democratic

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