1968 United States Senate election in Washington


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The 1968 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Warren Magnuson won a fifth term in office, defeating Republican State Senator Jack Metcalf.

1968 United States Senate election in Washington

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Nominee Warren Magnuson Jack Metcalf
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 796,183 435,894
Percentage 64.41% 35.26%

County results
Magnuson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Metcalf:      50–60%


U.S. senator before election

Warren Magnuson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Warren Magnuson
Democratic

The blanket primary was held on September 17, 1968.

  • Harvey L. Cole
  • Roy R. Fait
  • Jack Metcalf, State Senator
  • Ralph O. Westlake
  • Warren Magnuson, Democratic, incumbent U.S. Senator
  • Jack Metcalf, Republican, State Senator
  • Irwin R. Hogenauer, New Party, peace activist[4]
  • Debbie Leonard, Socialist Workers
Magnuson's 'Finger Pointing Senator' ad boosted him far enough in the polls to secure an easy win.