1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Image:Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1970 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Next Year:1970
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Nominee1:Dewey F. Bartlett
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:377,078
Percentage1:55.6%
Nominee2:Preston J. Moore
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:296,328
Percentage2:43.7%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Henry Bellmon
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Dewey F. Bartlett
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Republican Dewey F. Bartlett defeated Democrat Preston J. Moore and Independent H. E. Ingram.[1] John Newbold Camp unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination, while Raymond D. Gary, David Hall, and Charles R. Nesbitt unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

After this election, no Republican would be elected Governor of Oklahoma for 20 years.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1958-1966 results . Oklahoma State Election Board . 66.