1966 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1966 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Preston Smith defeated Republican nominee Kellis Dibrell and Constitution nominee William A. Johnson.
Results
On election day, November 8, 1966, incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Preston Smith won re-election by a margin of 611,073 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Kellis Dibrell, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Smith was sworn in for his third term on January 17, 1967.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Preston Smith (incumbent) | 1,003,237 | 71.16 | |
| Republican | Kellis Dibrell | 392,164 | 27.82 | |
| Constitution | William A. Johnson | 14,400 | 1.02 | |
| Scattering | 4 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 1,409,805 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1966 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Texas". uselectionatlas.org. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
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