1973 United States gubernatorial elections
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United States gubernatorial elections were held 6 November 1973, in two states.
In Virginia, former Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr., who was elected in the 1965 gubernatorial election as a Democrat,[1] ran and won as a Republican. He defeated Henry Howell, who was also a former Democrat.[2]
In New Jersey, the moderate incumbent Republican William T. Cahill was defeated in the primary by Charles W. Sandman Jr.[3] Cahill did not campaign for Sandman, and Brendan Byrne defeated Sandman handily.[4]
States
State | Incumbent | Party | First elected | Result | Candidates |
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New Jersey | William T. Cahill | Republican | 1969 | Incumbent lost renomination.[5] New governor elected.[6] Democratic gain. | ![]() Charles W. Sandman Jr. (Republican) 32.13% A. Howard Freund (American) 0.31% Alfred V. Colabella (Independent) 0.24% Robert Clement (Socialist Labor) 0.20% John A. Goodson (Libertarian) 0.15% James J. Terlizzi, Sr. (Independent Taxpayer's Watchdog) 0.13% |
Virginia | Linwood Holton | Republican | 1969 | Incumbent term-limited.[7] New governor elected. Republican hold. | ![]() Henry Howell (Independent) 49.28% |
References
- ^ "VA Governor". Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- ^ "Godwin Narrowly Leads In Va. Governor's Race". 7 November 1973. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
- ^ "Full of Grace – The governor from Camden Catholic High School". 12 July 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
- ^ "Brendan Byrne Sweeps N.J. Governor's Contest". 7 November 1973. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
- ^ "NJ Governor – R Primary". Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ "NJ Governor". Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ "VA Governor". Retrieved 5 July 2012.
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