The 1970 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Governor
Jack Williams ran for reelection to a third term as governor.
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won the Democratic nomination, and narrowly lost the general election to Williams by 1.78%. Williams was sworn into his third and final term as Governor on January 5, 1971.
Due to a constitutional amendment approved by the voters in 1968, the length of the term of Governor of Arizona was changed from two years to four years, effective with the 1970 gubernatorial election. Thus, Williams became the first
Governor of Arizona to serve a 4-year term.
Republican primary
Candidates
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Jack Williams, incumbent Governor
Democratic primary
Candidates
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, United States Ambassador to Bolivia, former United States Ambassador to El Salvador
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Jack Ross, car dealer
* George Nader, former Mayor
Results
General election
Results overview
Results by county
References
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1970
Events
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1970 United States gubernatorial elections
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