Oregon gubernatorial election, 1962
Oregon gubernatorial election, 1962
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The Oregon gubernatorial election of 1962 took place on November 6, 1962. Republican incumbent Mark Hatfield defeated Democratic nominee Robert Y. Thornton to win re-election.
Candidates
Democratic
Robert Y. Thornton, Oregon Attorney General
Republican
Mark Hatfield, incumbent Governor of Oregon
Election results
Oregon gubernatorial election, 1962[1] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Mark Hatfield |
345,497 |
54.20 |
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Democratic |
Robert Y. Thornton |
265,359 |
41.63 |
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Independent (politician) |
Robert H. Wampler |
26,142 |
4.10 |
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Write-ins |
409 |
0.06 |
Total votes |
637,407 |
100 |
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Republican hold |
References