Winthrop Rockefeller Republican Dale Bumpers Democratic The 1970 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970.

Incumbent Republican Governor Winthrop Rockefeller ran for a third term but was defeated by Democratic nominee Dale Bumpers who won 61.66% of the vote.

As of 2022[update], this was the last time Lee County voted for the Republican candidate.

Primary elections were held on August 25, 1970, with the Democratic runoff held on September 8, 1970.

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