1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

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.

1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

← 1958 November 6, 1962 1966 →
 
Nominee Henry Bellmon W. P. Bill Atkinson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 392,316 315,357
Percentage 55.2% 44.4%

County results
Bellmon:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Atkinson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

James Howard Edmondson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry Bellmon
Republican

Results

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1962 gubernatorial election, Oklahoma
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Henry Bellmon 392,316 55.2
Democratic W. P. Bill Atkinson 315,357 44.4
Independent L. Richard Zavitz 2,090 0.2
Majority
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ "1958-1966 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 35.