1968 Utah gubernatorial election

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1968 Utah gubernatorial election

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  Calvin L. Rampton.jpg Carl W. Buehner.jpg
Nominee Cal Rampton Carl W. Buehner
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 289,283 131,729
Percentage 68.71% 31.29%

1968 Utah gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
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

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.

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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