1968 Washington gubernatorial election

1968 Washington gubernatorial election

← 1964 November 5, 1968 1972 →
 
Nominee Daniel J. Evans John J. O'Connell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 692,378 560,262
Percentage 54.7% 44.3%

County results
Evans:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
O'Connell:      50–60%

Governor before election

Daniel J. Evans
Republican

Elected Governor

Daniel J. Evans
Republican

The 1968 Washington gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1968, and resulted in the re-election of Republican incumbent Daniel J. Evans over state Attorney General John J. O'Connell.[1] Martin Durkan, Albert F. Canwell, and John Patric unsuccessfully ran in the blanket primary.

  1. ^ Burt, Lyle (November 6, 1968). "Evans Wins; Some Races Still in Doubt". The Seattle Times. p. 1.

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