1968 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1968 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1966 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1966
Next Election:1970 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1970
Election Date:November 5, 1968
Image1:File:Robert Docking (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Robert Docking
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:447,269
Percentage1:51.9%
Nominee2:Rick Harman
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:410,673
Percentage2:47.6%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Robert Docking
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Robert Docking
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1968 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democrat Robert Docking narrowly defeated Republican nominee Rick Harman with 51.9% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1968.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2019-06-07.