1970 Tennessee gubernatorial election|
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County results Winfield: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Hooker: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
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The 1970 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970, to elect the next governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Democratic Governor Buford Ellington was term-limited and was prohibited by the Constitution of Tennessee from seeking another term. Republican nominee Winfield Dunn, defeated Democratic opponent John Jay Hooker with 52.0% of the vote.
With this win, Dunn became the first Republican to win a Tennessee gubernatorial election in fifty years.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 6, 1970.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Winfield Dunn, Republican
- John Jay Hooker, Democratic
Other candidates
- Douglas L. Heinsohn, American
Results
See also
References