1974 Oregon gubernatorial election

The Oregon gubernatorial election of 1974 took place on November 5, 1974. Democratic nominee Robert Straub defeated Republican nominee Victor Atiyeh.

1974 Oregon gubernatorial election
November 5, 1974
 
Nominee Robert Straub Victor Atiyeh
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 444,812 324,751
Percentage 57.7% 42.1%
County results:

Straub:      50–60%      60–70%

Atiyeh:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Tom McCall
Republican

 Elected Governor

Robert Straub
Democratic

Elections in Oregon

Candidates

Democratic

Republican

Election results
Oregon gubernatorial election, 1974[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert W. Straub 444,812 57.73%
Republican Victor G. Atiyeh 324,751 42.14%
write-ins 1,011 0.13%
Total votes 770,574 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican

References
  1. "OR Governor Race - Nov 2, 1974". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
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