1968 United States Senate election in New York
The 1968 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Jacob Javits defeated Democratic challenger Paul O'Dwyer and Conservative Party challenger James Buckley in a three-way race.
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Elections in New York State |
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Liberal primary
Candidates
- Murray Baron
- Jacob Javits, incumbent U.S. Senator
While Javits did not face any challengers for the Republican nomination, he did face a minor one when seeking the Liberal Party of New York's nomination.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Eugene Nickerson, Nassau County Executive
- Paul O'Dwyer, former New York City Councilman
- Joseph Y. Resnick, U.S. Representative from Ellenville
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Paul O'Dwyer | 275,877 | 36.14% | |
Democratic | Eugene Nickerson | 257,639 | 33.75% | |
Democratic | Joseph Y. Resnick | 229,893 | 30.11% | |
Total votes | 763,409 | 100.00% |
General election
Candidates
- James L. Buckley, attorney, businessman, and brother of William F. Buckley (Conservative)
- John Emanuel (Socialist Labor)
- Hedda Garza (Socialist Workers)
- Herman Ferguson (Peace and Freedom)
- Jacob Javits, incumbent Senator since 1957 (Republican and Liberal)
- Paul O'Dwyer, President of the New York City Council (Democratic)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Jacob K. Javits (incumbent) | 2,810,836 | |||
Liberal | Jacob K. Javits (incumbent) | 458,936 | |||
total | Jacob K. Javits (incumbent) | 3,269,772 | 49.68% | ![]() | |
Democratic | Paul O'Dwyer | 2,150,695 | 32.68% | ![]() | |
Conservative | James Buckley | 1,139,402 | 17.31% | ![]() | |
Peace and Freedom | Herman Ferguson | 8,775 | 0.13% | ![]() | |
Socialist Labor | John Emanuel | 7,964 | 0.12% | ![]() | |
Socialist Workers | Hedda Garza | 4,979 | 0.08% | ![]() | |
Total votes | 6,581,587 | 100.00% |
See also
References
- "Our Campaigns - NY US Senate - L Primary Race - Jun 18, 1968". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- "Our Campaigns - NY US Senate - D Primary Race - Jun 18, 1968". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- "Our Campaigns - NY US Senate Race - Nov 05, 1968". www.ourcampaigns.com.
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