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United States Senate election in Oregon, 1968

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Start date
  
November 5, 1968

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49.8%

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Winner
  
Bob Packwood

The 1968 United States Senate election in Oregon was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Wayne Morse was seeking a fifth term, but narrowly lost re-election to 36 year-old Republican State Representative Bob Packwood in a very close race.

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Democratic primary

The general primary was held May 28, 1968. Incumbent Senator Wayne Morse defeated former Representative Robert B. Duncan.

Candidates

  • Wayne Morse, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1945.
  • Robert B. Duncan, former U.S. Congressman from Oregon's 4th congressional district (1963–1967).
  • Phil McAlmond, millionaire and former aide to opponent Robert B. Duncan.

    • Candidates

  • Bob Packwood (R), State Rep.
  • Wayne Morse (D), incumbent U.S. Senator

    • References

    United States Senate election in Oregon, 1968 Wikipedia
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