1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
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The 1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Republican Dewey F. Bartlett defeated Democrat Preston J. Moore and Independent H. E. Ingram.[1] John Newbold Camp unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination, while Raymond D. Gary, David Hall, and Charles R. Nesbitt unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.
After this election, no Republican would be elected Governor of Oklahoma for 20 years.
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Dewey F. Bartlett | 377,078 | 55.6 | ||
Democratic | Preston J. Moore | 296,328 | 43.7 | ||
Independent | H. E. Ingram | 3,852 | 0.5 | ||
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Republican hold | Swing |
References
[edit]- ^ "1958-1966 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 66.