The 1970 Hawaii gubernatorial election was Hawaii's fourth gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 3, 1970, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic candidate, incumbent Governor of Hawaii John A. Burns over Republican candidate, Judge Samuel Pailthorpe King. Burns received more votes than King in every county in the state.
Both the Democratic and Republican primaries were contested, with the primary votes held on October 3, 1970.
Governor Burns became ill to the point of incapacitation for the last year of this term, and although he remained the governor in name, Lt. Gov. George Ariyoshi took the role of acting governor from October 26, 1973 until the end of this term on December 2, 1974.
Democratic primary Candidates Declared John A. Burns, incumbent Governor G.J. Fontes Thomas Gill, Lieutenant Governor
Results
Republican primary Candidates Declared Samuel Pailthorpe King, First Circuit Court and Family Court Judge Hebden Porteus, State Senator David Watumull
Results
General election Results
By county County John BurnsDemocratic Sam KingRepublican Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % Hawaii 15,981 61.1% 10,191 38.9% 5,790 22.2% 26,172 Honolulu 102,607 55.9% 80,908 44.1% 21,699 11.8% 183,515 Kauaʻi 7,854 67.7% 3,754 32.3% 4,100 35.4% 11,608 Maui 11,370 64.0% 6,396 36.0% 4,974 28.0% 17,766Totals137,81257.6%101,24942.4%36,56315.2%239,061 Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Honolulu
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