The 1968 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968.

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nominee

Robert D. Ray Robert Dolph Ray (September 26, 1928 – July 8, 2018) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served as the 38th governor of Iowa from January 16, 1969 to January 14, 1983. During his tenure as governor, Ray served as chair of t ...

defeated Democratic nominee

Paul Franzenburg Paul Franzenburg (November 18, 1916 – October 31, 2004) was an American politician and businessman. Biography Franzenburg was born in Conrad, Iowa and graduated from Pierson High School. He help organized the school band. Franzenburg served ...

with 54.06% of the vote.

Primary elections

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s were held on September 3, 1968.

Democratic primary

Candidates

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Results

Republican primary

Candidates

, former Chair of the Iowa Republican Party * Donald E. Johnson, former Commander of the

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* Robert K. Beck, former State Representative

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *Robert D. Ray, Republican *Paul Franzenburg, Democratic Other candidates *Harry Miller, Prohibition

Results

References

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November 1968 events in the United States