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The 1966 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Republican nominee Tom McCall defeated Democratic nominee Robert W. Straub to win the election.
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The 1966 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Republican nominee Tom McCall defeated Democratic nominee Robert W. Straub to win the election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McCall | 377,346 | 55.26 | |
| Democratic | Robert W. Straub | 305,008 | 44.67 | |
| write-ins | 508 | 0.07 | ||
| Total votes | 682,862 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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