1968 Arizona gubernatorial election

The 1968 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Governor Jack Williams ran for reelection to a second term as governor. Former Governor Samuel Pearson Goddard, who lost to Williams in 1966, again challenged Williams, losing to him in a repeat of the previous election cycle. Williams was sworn into his second term as governor on January 7, 1969.

1968 Arizona gubernatorial election
November 5, 1968
 
Nominee Jack Williams Samuel Goddard
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 279,923 204,075
Percentage 57.8% 42.2%
County Results

Williams:      50-60%      60-70%

Goddard:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

Jack Williams
Republican

 Elected Governor

Jack Williams
Republican

Elections in Arizona

Republican primary

Candidates

Democratic primary

Candidates
  • Samuel P. Goddard, former governor
  • Currin V. Shields, director of the Institute of Government Research at the University of Arizona
  • Jack DeVault

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Samuel Pearson Goddard 112,948 73.39%
Democratic Currin V. Shields 30,337 19.71%
Democratic Jack DeVault 10,613 6.90%
Total votes 153,898 100.00

General election

Results
Arizona gubernatorial election, 1968[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Jack Williams 279,923 57.84%
Democratic Samuel Pearson Goddard 204,075 42.16%
Majority 75,848 15.68%
Turnout 483,998
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=349768
  2. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=110188
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