Election
American state election
The 1970 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Republican William Milliken won the election, defeating Democratic nominee Sander Levin.
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The 1970 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Republican William Milliken won the election, defeating Democratic nominee Sander Levin.
Michigan held primary elections on August 4, 1970.
After George W. Romney resigned in 1969 to become Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, lieutenant governor William Milliken succeeded him as governor. Milliken sought a full term in 1970 was easily won the Republican nomination
State senator Sander Levin defeated Zolton Ferency for the Democratic nomination.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Arenac County, Ogemaw County, and Shiawassee County voted Democratic for the first time since 1932.
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