1968 North Dakota gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1968 United States gubernatorial elections.

1968 North Dakota gubernatorial election

November 5, 1968

Nominee William L. Guy Robert P. McCarney Party Democratic–NPL Republican Popular vote 135,955 108,382 Percentage 54.82% 43.70%

County results Guy:      50–60%      60–70% McCarney:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Tie:      40-50%

Governor before election William L. Guy Democratic–NPL Elected Governor William L. Guy Democratic–NPL

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.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• William L. Guy, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

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

Republican primary results^[1]

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

1968 North Dakota gubernatorial election^[2]^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	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

1. "Primary Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1968. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
2. "General Election" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. 1968. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
3. "Our Campaigns - ND Governor Race - Nov 05, 1968".