1968 Utah gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1968 Utah gubernatorial election
Country:Utah
Flag Year:1922
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1964 Utah gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1964
Next Election:1972 Utah gubernatorial election
Next Year:1972
Election Date:November 5, 1968
Image1:File:Calvin L. Rampton.jpg
Nominee1:Cal Rampton
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:289,283
Percentage1:68.71%
Nominee2:Carl W. Buehner
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:131,729
Percentage2:31.29%
Map Size:230px
Governor
Before Election:Cal Rampton
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Cal Rampton
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1968 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic incumbent Cal Rampton defeated Republican nominee Carl W. Buehner with 68.71% of the vote. Rampton's victory was despite Republican candidate Richard Nixon winning the state with over 56% of the vote in the concurrent presidential election.[1]

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1968 Presidential General Election Results – Utah. Dave Leip’s Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. 2024-04-03.