1970 Nevada lieutenant gubernatorial election

1970 Nevada lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 3, 1970 (1970-11-03)

Nominee Harry Reid Robert N. Broadbent Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 78,994 65,078 Percentage 54.83% 45.17%

County results Reid:      50–60%      60–70% Broadbent:      50–60%      60–70%

Lieutenant Governor before election Edward Fike Republican Elected Lieutenant Governor Harry Reid Democratic

The 1970 Nevada lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970, to elect the lieutenant governor of Nevada. Primaries were held on September 1, 1970. Republican incumbent Edward Fike chose to unsuccessfully run for governor rather than seek another term. Democratic Nevada State Assemblyman Harry Reid won the election, defeating Republican former mayor of Boulder City Robert N. Broadbent by nine percentage points.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Robert N. Broadbent, former mayor of Boulder City (1967–1968), (1960–1961)
• Richard Blackburn "Dick" Taylor, businessman

Results

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Robert N. Broadbent	25,386	78.85%
	Republican	Richard Blackburn "Dick" Taylor	6,931	21.45%
Total votes			32,317	100.00%

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Harry Reid, Nevada State Assemblyman (1969–1971)
• Lee Peer

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Harry Reid	44,920	82.15%
	Democratic	Lee Peer	9,760	17.85%
Total votes			54,680	100.00%

General election

Candidates

• Harry Reid, Nevada State Assemblyman (1969–1971) (Democratic)
• Robert N. Broadbent, former mayor of Boulder City (1967–1968), (1960–1961) (Republican)

Results

1970 Nevada lieutenant gubernatorial election results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Harry Reid	78,994	54.83%	+7.79%
	Republican	Robert N. Broadbent	65,078	45.17%	−7.79%
Majority			13,916	9.66%
Total votes			144,072	100.00%
	Democratic gain from Republican