1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

The 1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Republican Henry Bellmon defeated Democrat W. P. Bill Atkinson and Independent L. Richard Zavitz to become the first Republican governor of Oklahoma. Former governor Raymond D. Gary, lieutenant governor George Nigh, state senator Fred R. Harris, and State Treasurer William A. Burkhart unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962
 
Nominee Henry Bellmon W. P. Bill Atkinson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 392,316 315,357
Percentage 55.2% 44.4%

County results
Bellmon:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Atkinson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

James Howard Edmondson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry Bellmon
Republican

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