1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

The 1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma was held November 3, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Mike Monroney was running for re-election to a fourth term, but was defeated by Republican Henry Bellmon.

1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

November 3, 1968
 
Nominee Henry Bellmon Mike Monroney
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 470,120 419,658
Percentage 51.7% 46.2%

County Results

Bellmon:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Monroney:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Mike Monroney
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Henry Bellmon
Republican

Major candidates

Democratic

Republican

Results

General election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Henry Bellmon 470,120 51.7%
Democratic Mike Monroney (incumbent) 419,658 46.2%
American Independent George Washington 19,341 2.1%

See also

References

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