1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

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. This is the last time that a Senator from Oklahoma lost re-election.

1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

November 3, 1968

Nominee Henry Bellmon Mike Monroney Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 470,120 419,658 Percentage 51.71% 46.16%

County results Bellmon:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Monroney:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election Mike Monroney Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Henry Bellmon Republican

This election was the first time since 1942 that a Republican won a United States Senate election in Oklahoma and the first time since 1920 that a Republican won this seat.

Major candidates

Democratic

• Mike Monroney, Incumbent U.S. Senator

Republican

• Henry Bellmon, Former Governor

Results

General election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Henry Bellmon	470,120	51.71%
	Democratic	Mike Monroney (incumbent)	419,658	46.16%
	American Independent	George Washington	19,341	2.13%

See also

• 1968 United States Senate elections