1968 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1968 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Texas. Democratic nominee and incumbent Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Ben Barnes defeated Republican nominee Doug DeCluitt.
Results
On election day, November 5, 1968, Democratic nominee Ben Barnes won the election by a margin of 1,247,234 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Doug DeCluitt, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Barnes was sworn in as the 36th lieutenant governor of Texas on January 21, 1969.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ben Barnes | 2,040,480 | 72.01 | |
| Republican | Doug DeCluitt | 793,246 | 27.99 | |
| Scattering | 27 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 2,833,753 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1968 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Texas". uselectionatlas.org. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
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