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.
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County results Hughes: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Murray: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections were held on September 6, 1966.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Harold Hughes (incumbent) | 80,198 | 100.00 | |
Total votes | 80,198 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | William G. Murray | 87,371 | 50.5 | |
Republican | Robert K. Beck | 85,733 | 49.5 | |
Total votes | 173,109 | 100.00 |
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |