1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

The 1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Republican Dewey F. Bartlett defeated Democrat Preston J. Moore and Independent H. E. Ingram. John Newbold Camp unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination, while Raymond D. Gary, David Hall, and Charles R. Nesbitt unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

1966 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966
 
Nominee Dewey F. Bartlett Preston J. Moore
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 377,078 296,328
Percentage 55.6% 43.7%

County results
Bartlett:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Moore:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Henry Bellmon
Republican

Elected Governor

Dewey F. Bartlett
Republican

After this election, no Republican would be elected Governor of Oklahoma for 20 years.

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