1974 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1974 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was held on November 5. Incumbent Democratic Governor Milton Shapp defeated Republican Drew Lewis. Under the state's 1968 constitution, Shapp was the first governor who was eligible to run for consecutive terms.

1974 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

November 5, 1974 (1974-11-05)
 
Nominee Milton Shapp Drew Lewis
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Ernie Kline Ken Lee
Popular vote 1,878,252 1,578,917
Percentage 53.7% 45.1%

County results
Shapp:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Lewis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Milton Shapp
Democratic

Elected Governor

Milton Shapp
Democratic

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