1968 United States Senate election in New York explained

Election Name:1968 United States Senate election in New York
Country:New York
Flag Image:Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 United States Senate election in New York
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1974 United States Senate election in New York
Next Year:1974
Election Date:November 5, 1968
Image1:File:Jacob Javits.jpg
Nominee1:Jacob Javits
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Alliance1:Liberal Party of New York
Popular Vote1:3,269,772
Percentage1:49.68%
Nominee2:Paul O'Dwyer
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:2,150,695
Percentage2:32.68%
Image3:File:JamesLBuckley.jpg
Nominee3:James L. Buckley
Party3:Conservative Party (New York)
Popular Vote3:1,139,402
Percentage3:17.31%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Jacob Javits
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jacob Javits
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1968 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Jacob Javits defeated Democratic challenger Paul O'Dwyer and Conservative Party challenger James Buckley in a three-way race.

Liberal primary

Candidates

While Javits did not face any challengers for the Republican nomination, he did face a minor one when seeking the Liberal Party of New York's nomination.

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

See also