1968 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1968 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic incumbent Cal Rampton defeated Republican nominee Carl W. Buehner with 68.71% of the vote.

1968 Utah gubernatorial election

November 5, 1968
 
Nominee Cal Rampton Carl W. Buehner
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 289,283 131,729
Percentage 68.71% 31.29%

County results
Rampton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Buehner:      50-60%

Governor before election

Cal Rampton
Democratic

Elected Governor

Cal Rampton
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • Cal Rampton, Democratic
  • Carl W. Buehner, Republican

Results

1968 Utah gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Cal Rampton (incumbent) 289,283 68.71%
Republican Carl W. Buehner 131,729 31.29%
Majority 157,554 37.42%
Turnout 421,012
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. "UT Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
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