1970 Michigan gubernatorial election

1970 Michigan gubernatorial election

← 1966 November 3, 1970 (1970-11-03) 1974 →
Turnout29.91%
 
Nominee William Milliken Sander Levin
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate James H. Brickley Edward H. McNamara
Popular vote 1,339,047 1,294,638
Percentage 50.4% 48.7%

County results
Milliken:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Levin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

William Milliken
Republican

Governor

William Milliken
Republican

The 1970 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Republican William Milliken won the election, defeating Democratic nominee Sander Levin.