For related races, see 1968 United States gubernatorial elections.
1968 Utah gubernatorial election
← 1964
November 5, 1968
1972 →
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Cal Rampton
Carl W. Buehner
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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%
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Cal Rampton
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Cal Rampton
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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.[1]
^"1968 Presidential General Election Results – Utah". Dave Leip’s Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
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