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The 1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma was held November 3, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Mike Monroney was running for re-election to a fourth term, but was defeated by Republican Henry Bellmon. This is the last time that a Senator from Oklahoma lost re-election.
This election was the first time since 1942 that a Republican won a United States Senate election in Oklahoma and the first time since 1920 that a Republican won this seat.
Major candidates
Democratic
- Mike Monroney, Incumbent U.S. Senator
Republican
- Henry Bellmon, Former Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Henry Bellmon | 470,120 | 51.71% | |
| Democratic | Mike Monroney (incumbent) | 419,658 | 46.16% | |
| American Independent | George Washington | 19,341 | 2.13% | |
See also
References
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