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1968 North Dakota gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 1968 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democrat William L. Guy defeated Republican nominee Robert P. McCarney with 54.82% of the vote.
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 County results Guy: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% McCarney: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Tie: 40-50% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on September 3, 1968.[1]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- William L. Guy, incumbent Governor
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | William L. Guy (inc.) | 32,830 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 32,830 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- Robert P. McCarney
- Edward W. Doherty
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert P. McCarney | 47,324 | 52.48 | |
| Republican | Edward W. Doherty | 42,845 | 47.52 | |
| Total votes | 90,169 | 100.00 | ||
General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- William L. Guy, Democratic
- Robert P. McCarney, Republican
Other candidates
- Leo Landsberger, Independent
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | William L. Guy (inc.) | 135,955 | 54.82% | ||
| Republican | Robert P. McCarney | 108,382 | 43.70% | ||
| Taxpayers Revival Ticket | Leo Landsberger | 3,663 | 1.48% | ||
| Majority | 27,575 | ||||
| Turnout | 247,998 | ||||
| Democratic–NPL hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ a b c "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1968. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1968. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - ND Governor Race - Nov 05, 1968".