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 County results Guy: 50–60% 60–70% McCarney: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Tie: 40–50% | |||||||||||||||||
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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 were held on September 3, 1968. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–NPL | William L. Guy (inc.) | 32,830 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 32,830 | 100.00 | ||
| 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 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| 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 | ||||
