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The 1966 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat Harold Hughes defeated Republican nominee William G. Murray with 55.34% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 6, 1966.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harold Hughes (incumbent) 80,198 100.00
Total votes 80,198 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William G. Murray 87,371 50.5
Republican Robert K. Beck 85,733 49.5
Total votes 173,109 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Harold Hughes, Democratic
  • William G. Murray, Republican

Other candidates

  • David B. Quiner, Independent
  • Charles Sloca, Independent

Results

1966 Iowa gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Harold Hughes (incumbent) 494,259 55.34%
Republican William G. Murray 394,518 44.17%
Independent David B. Quiner 3,680 0.41%
Independent Charles Sloca 715 0.08%
Majority 99,741
Turnout 893,175
Democratic hold Swing

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