1968 United States Senate election in Oregon
The 1968 United States Senate election in Oregon was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Wayne Morse was seeking a fifth term, but narrowly lost re-election to 36 year-old Republican State Representative Bob Packwood in a very close race.[1]
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Democratic primary
The general primary was held May 28, 1968.[2] Incumbent Senator Wayne Morse defeated former Representative Robert B. Duncan.
Candidates
- Wayne Morse, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1945.
- Robert B. Duncan, former U.S. Congressman from Oregon's 4th congressional district (1963–1967).
- Phil McAlmond, millionaire and former aide to opponent Robert B. Duncan.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Wayne Morse (incumbent) | 185,091 | 49.03% | |
| Democratic | Robert B. Duncan | 174,795 | 46.30% | |
| Democratic | Phil McAlmond | 17,658 | 4.68% | |
| Total votes | 377,544 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- Bob Packwood (R), State Rep.
- Wayne Morse (D), incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
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| Republican | Bob Packwood | 408,646 | 50.20% | |||
| Democratic | Wayne Morse (incumbent) | 405,353 | 49.80% | |||
| Total votes | 813,999 | 100.00% | ||||
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See also
- United States Senate elections, 1968
References
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