1968 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1968 was Missouri's 42nd gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 5, 1968, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, incumbent Governor Warren E. Hearnes, over the Republican candidate, St. Louis County Executive Lawrence K. Roos.

1968 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 5, 1968

Nominee Warren E. Hearnes Lawrence K. Roos Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,072,805 691,797 Percentage 60.80% 39.20%

County Results Hearnes:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90% Roos:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election Warren E. Hearnes Democratic Elected Governor Warren E. Hearnes Democratic

Results

1968 gubernatorial election, Missouri[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Warren E. Hearnes (incumbent)	1,072,805	60.80	-1.26
	Republican	Lawrence K. Roos	691,797	39.20	+1.26
Majority			381,008	21.60	-2.52
Turnout			1,764,402	40.85	-0.58
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "MO Governor Race – Nov 05, 1968". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-08.