1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
	County results; Bellmon: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%; Atkinson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Governor before election; James Howard Edmondson; Democratic	Elected Governor ; Henry Bellmon; Republican

The 1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Republican Henry Bellmon defeated Democrat W. P. Bill Atkinson and Independent L. Richard Zavitz to become the first Republican governor of Oklahoma.^[1] Former governor Raymond D. Gary, lieutenant governor George Nigh, state senator Fred R. Harris, and State Treasurer William A. Burkhart unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

^ "1958-1966 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 35.

[OKResults-1] "1958-1966 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 35.

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