1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

none March 2026 September 2023 1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma Oklahoma 1941 presidential no 1962 United States Senate election in Oklahoma 1962 1974 United States Senate election in Oklahoma 1974 November 3, 1968 150x150px BellmonHL.jpg Henry Bellmon Republican Party (United States) 470,120 51.71% Mike Monroney.jpg Mike Monroney Democratic Party (United States) 419,658 46.16% 1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma results map by county.svg County results Bellmon: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Monroney: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% U.S. Senator Mike Monroney Democratic Party (United States) Henry Bellmon Republican Party (United States) The 1968 United States Senate election in Oklahoma was held November 3, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Mike Monroney was running for re-election to a fourth term, but was defeated by Republican Henry Bellmon. This is the last time that a Senator from Oklahoma lost re-election. This election was the first time since 1942 that a Republican won a United States Senate election in Oklahoma and the first time since 1920 that a Republican won this seat. Major candidates Democratic Mike Monroney, Incumbent U.S. Senator Republican Henry Bellmon, Former Governor Results General electionhttp://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=7027 Our Campaigns - OK US Senate Race - Nov 05, 1968 Republican Party (United States) Henry Bellmon 470,120 51.71% Democratic Party (United States) Mike Monroney (incumbent) 419,658 46.16% American Independent Party George Washington 19,341 2.13% See also 1968 United States Senate elections References Category:1968 Oklahoma elections Oklahoma 1968