The 1970 Nevada lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970, to elect the lieutenant governor of Nevada. Primaries were held on September 1, 1970. Republican incumbent Edward Fike chose to unsuccessfully run for governor rather than seek another term. Democratic Nevada State Assemblyman Harry Reid won the election, defeating Republican former mayor of Boulder City Robert N. Broadbent by nine percentage points.
Republican primary Candidates Robert N. Broadbent, former mayor of Boulder City (1967–1968), (1960–1961) Richard Blackburn "Dick" Taylor, businessman Results
Democratic primary Candidates Harry Reid, Nevada State Assemblyman (1969–1971) Lee Peer Results
General election Candidates Harry Reid, Nevada State Assemblyman (1969–1971) (Democratic) Robert N. Broadbent, former mayor of Boulder City (1967–1968), (1960–1961) (Republican) Results
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