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1970 Georgia gubernatorial election
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County results
Carter:
50?60%
60?70%
70?80%
80?90%
>90%
Suit:
50?60%
60?70%
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The
1970 Georgia gubernatorial election
was held on November 3, 1970. It was known for electing little-known former
state Senator
Jimmy Carter
Governor of Georgia
after a hard battle in the
Democratic
primary.
This election is famous because Carter, who was often seen as one of the
New South Governors
, later
ran for president in 1976
on his gubernatorial record and won.
As of 2024, this is the last time
Fulton County
voted for the Republican candidate.
A
runoff
was held on September 23:
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- Carter ? 506,462 (59.42%)
- Sanders ? 345,906 (40.58%)