1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

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1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
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  1962 November 8, 1966 1970  
  Dewey Bartlett.jpg No image.svg
Nominee Dewey F. Bartlett Preston J. Moore
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote377,078296,328
Percentage55.6%43.7%

1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Bartlett:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Moore:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election

Henry Bellmon
Republican

Elected Governor

Dewey F. Bartlett
Republican

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

1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dewey F. Bartlett 377,078 55.6
Democratic Preston J. Moore296,32843.7
Independent H. E. Ingram3,8520.5
Majority
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. "1958-1966 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 66.