1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Oklahoma
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The 1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Republican Henry Bellmon defeated Democrat W. P. Bill Atkinson and Independent L. Richard Zavitz to become the first Republican governor of Oklahoma.[1] Former governor Raymond D. Gary, lieutenant governor George Nigh, state senator Fred R. Harris, and State Treasurer William A. Burkhart unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Henry Bellmon | 392,316 | 55.2 | ||
| Democratic | W. P. Bill Atkinson | 315,357 | 44.4 | ||
| Independent | L. Richard Zavitz | 2,090 | 0.2 | ||
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References
- ^ "1958-1966 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 35.
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