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1974 Alaska gubernatorial election

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Alaska gubernatorial election, 1974

← 1970 November 5, 1974 1978 →
 
Nominee Jay Hammond Bill Egan Joe Vogler
Party Republican Democratic Independence
Popular vote 45,840 45,553 4,770
Percentage 47.67% 47.37% 4.96%

Governor before election

Bill Egan
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jay Hammond
Republican

The 1974 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974 for the post of governor of Alaska. Republican challenger and mayor of Bristol Bay Borough Jay Hammond narrowly beat Democratic incumbent Bill Egan in a close race that was forced into a recount to verify the results. The formation of the new Alaskan Independence Party was considered to have a large impact on the race.

Results

1974 gubernatorial election, Alaska[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Jay Hammond 45,840 47.67%
Democratic Bill Egan (inc.) 45,553 47.37%
Independence Joe Vogler 4,770 4.96%
Majority 287 0.30%
Turnout 96,163
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ^ "1974 Gubernatorial General Election Results – Alaska" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections (PDF). Retrieved 2009-08-31. {{cite web}}: Check |archiveurl= value (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)