For related races, see 1968 United States gubernatorial elections.
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The 1968 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democrat William L. Guy defeated Republican nominee Robert P. McCarney with 54.82% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 3, 1968.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- William L. Guy, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | William L. Guy (inc.) | 32,830 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 32,830 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert P. McCarney
- Edward W. Doherty
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert P. McCarney | 47,324 | 52.48 | |
| Republican | Edward W. Doherty | 42,845 | 47.52 | |
| Total votes | 90,169 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William L. Guy, Democratic
- Robert P. McCarney, Republican
Other candidates
- Leo Landsberger, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic–NPL | William L. Guy (inc.) | 135,955 | 54.82% | ||
| Republican | Robert P. McCarney | 108,382 | 43.70% | ||
| Taxpayers Revival Ticket | Leo Landsberger | 3,663 | 1.48% | ||
| Majority | 27,575 | ||||
| Turnout | 247,998 | ||||
| Democratic–NPL hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1968. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1968. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- "Our Campaigns - ND Governor Race - Nov 05, 1968".