1970 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1970 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Republican William Milliken won the election, defeating Democratic nominee Sander Levin.

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on August 4, 1970.

General election

Major party candidates

William G. Milliken, Republican
Sander M. Levin, Democratic

Major party running mates

James H. Brickley, Republican
Edward H. McNamara, Democratic

Other candidates

James L. McCormick, American Independent
George Bouse, Socialist Workers
James Horvath, Socialist Labor

Other running mates

Robert E. Cauley, American Independent
Evelyn Kirsch, Socialist Workers
W. Clifford Bentley, Socialist Labor