1966 Oregon gubernatorial election

The 1966 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Republican nominee Tom McCall defeated Democratic nominee Robert W. Straub to win the election.

1966 Oregon gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966

Nominee Tom McCall Robert Straub Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 377,346 305,008 Percentage 55.3% 44.7%

County results: McCall:      50–60%      60–70% Straub:      50–60%

Governor before election Mark Hatfield Republican Elected Governor Tom McCall Republican

Candidates

Democratic

• Robert W. Straub, State Treasurer

Republican

• Tom McCall, Secretary of State of Oregon

Election results

Oregon gubernatorial election, 1966

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Tom McCall	377,346	55.26
	Democratic	Robert W. Straub	305,008	44.67
		write-ins	508	0.07
Total votes			682,862	100
	Republican hold