United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 1968
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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.
Major candidates
Democratic
- Mike Monroney, Incumbent U.S. Senator
Republican
- Henry Bellmon, Former Governor
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Henry Bellmon | 470,120 | 51.7 | ||
Democratic | A.S. Mike Monroney | 419,658 | 46.2 | ||
Independent | George Washington | 19,341 | 2.1 |