1970 Oregon gubernatorial election

1970 Oregon gubernatorial election

← 1966 November 3, 1970 1974 →

Nominee Tom McCall Robert Straub Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 369,964 293,892 Percentage 55.6% 44.2%

County results: McCall:      50–60%      60–70% Straub:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Tom McCall Republican Elected Governor Tom McCall Republican

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The 1970 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1970. In a rematch of the 1966 contest, Republican incumbent Tom McCall defeated Democratic nominee Robert W. Straub to win re-election.