1966 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 1966 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat Harold Hughes defeated Republican nominee William G. Murray with 55.34% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 6, 1966.[1]
Candidates
- Harold Hughes, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harold Hughes (incumbent) | 80,198 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 80,198 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- William G. Murray, Iowa State University Professor of Economics
- Robert K. Beck, former State Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William G. Murray | 87,371 | 50.5 | |
| Republican | Robert K. Beck | 85,733 | 49.5 | |
| Total votes | 173,109 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Harold Hughes, Democratic
- William G. Murray, Republican
Other candidates
- David B. Quiner, Independent
- Charles Sloca, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harold Hughes (incumbent) | 494,259 | 55.34% | ||
| Republican | William G. Murray | 394,518 | 44.17% | ||
| Independent | David B. Quiner | 3,680 | 0.41% | ||
| Independent | Charles Sloca | 715 | 0.08% | ||
| Majority | 99,741 | ||||
| Turnout | 893,175 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa Primary Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1966. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- "Summary of Official Canvass of Votes Cast in Iowa General Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of Iowa. 1966. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
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