1968 United States Senate election in Washington explained

Election Name:1968 United States Senate election in Washington
Country:Washington
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 United States Senate election in Washington
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1974 United States Senate election in Washington
Next Year:1974
Election Date:November 5, 1968
Image1:File:WarrenGMagnuson (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Warren Magnuson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:796,183
Percentage1:64.41%
Nominee2:Jack Metcalf
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:435,894
Percentage2:35.26%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Warren Magnuson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Warren Magnuson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1968 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Warren Magnuson won a fifth term in office, defeating Republican State Senator Jack Metcalf.

Blanket primary

The blanket primary was held on September 17, 1968.

Candidates

Democratic

Republican

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

See also

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irwin R. Hogenauer Papers, 1932-1984 . . Archives West Orbis Cascade Alliance .