1968 Utah gubernatorial election

The 1968 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic incumbent Cal Rampton defeated Republican nominee Carl W. Buehner with 68.71% of the vote. Rampton's victory was despite Republican candidate Richard Nixon winning the state with over 56% of the vote in the concurrent presidential election.

1968 Utah gubernatorial election

November 5, 1968
 
Nominee Cal Rampton Carl W. Buehner
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 289,283 131,729
Percentage 68.71% 31.29%

County results
Rampton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Buehner:      50–60%

Governor before election

Cal Rampton
Democratic

Elected Governor

Cal Rampton
Democratic

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