1968 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 1968 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Republican [Party |Republican] nominee Robert D. Ray defeated Democratic nominee Paul Franzenburg with 54.06% of the vote. No Democrat would be elected Governor of Iowa until 1998 Iowa [gubernatorial election|1998].
Primary elections
were held on September 3, 1968.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Paul Franzenburg, Treasurer of Iowa
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert D. Ray, former Chair of the Iowa Republican Party
- Donald E. Johnson, former Commander of the American Legion
- Robert K. Beck, former Iowa [House of Representatives|State Representative]
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Robert D. Ray, Republican
- Paul Franzenburg, Democratic
- Harry Miller, Prohibition
Results