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1970 United States Virgin Islands general election

The 1970 United States Virgin Islands general election in large part took place on November 3, 1970 to elect public officials in the United States Virgin Islands, with a run-off for the gubernatorial race taking place on November 17, 1970.

Candidates for United States Virgin Islands's at-large congressional district and the legislature did not have their political affiliations listed on election returns.

Gubernatorial

The 1970 United States Virgin Islands gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1970 to elect the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands with a run-off on November 17, 1970. It was the first gubernatorial election in the state since the 1966 Amending Act allowed for the popular election of territorial governors. While Independent Citizens Movement nominee Cyril King won the first round, incumbent territorial governor Melvin H. Evans won the runoff election by a small margin to a full term in office.

All three nominees in this election have served as Governor at some point, as King would be elected to the office in 1974, and Farrelly in 1986 and 1990.

As of April 2024, this is the last time a Republican has won a gubernatorial election in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Endorsements

Results

Results by island

Delegate to the United States House of Representatives

The 1970 United States House of Representatives election in the Virgin Islands took place on November 3, 1970. Democrat Ron de Lugo became the first delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Virgin Islands.

Results

Results by island

Territorial Legislature

The 1970 United States Virgin Islands legislative election was held on November 3, 1970, to elect members of the 9th Virgin Islands Legislature. Voters were allowed to choose multiple candidates per district. John L. Maduro was elected president of the legislature at the start of the legislative session.