1968 Missouri gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1968 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1968 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, incumbent Governor Warren E. Hearnes, over the Republican candidate, St. Louis County Executive Lawrence K. Roos. This election was the first time that an incumbent governor of Missouri was re-elected and won a second term.

1968 Missouri gubernatorial election

← 1964 November 5, 1968 1972 →

Nominee Warren E. Hearnes Lawrence K. Roos Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,072,805 691,797 Percentage 60.8% 39.2%

County results Hearnes:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Roos:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Warren E. Hearnes Democratic Elected Governor Warren E. Hearnes Democratic

Results

1968 gubernatorial election, Missouri^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Warren E. Hearnes (incumbent)	1,072,805	60.80	−1.26
	Republican	Lawrence K. Roos	691,797	39.20	+1.26
Majority			381,008	21.60	−2.52
Turnout			1,764,402	40.85	−0.58
	Democratic hold		Swing