Paul Laxalt Republican Mike O'Callaghan Democratic None of These Candidates The 1970 Nevada gubernatorial election occurred on November 3, 1970.

Incumbent Republican Paul Laxalt did not run for re-election to a second term as Governor of Nevada.

Democratic nominee Mike O'Callaghan defeated Republican nominee Ed Fike to succeed him.

Primary elections were held on September 1, 1970.

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