1968 Kansas gubernatorial election
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The 1968 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democrat Robert Docking narrowly defeated Republican nominee Rick Harman with 51.86% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 6, 1968.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Rick Harman, businessman
- John Crutcher, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Raymond J. Vanskiver
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Harman | 133,454 | 48.89 | |
| Republican | John Crutcher | 128,635 | 47.13 | |
| Republican | Raymond J. Vanskiver | 10,879 | 3.99 | |
| Total votes | 272,968 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Robert Docking, Democratic
- Rick Harman, Republican
Other candidates
- Marshall Uncapher, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Docking | 447,269 | 51.86% | ||
| Republican | Rick Harman | 410,673 | 47.62% | ||
| Prohibition | Marshall Uncapher | 4,528 | 0.53% | ||
| Majority | 36,596 | ||||
| Turnout | 862,473 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved 2019-06-07.