1968 United States Senate election in Oregon
The 1968 United States Senate election in Oregon was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Wayne Morse was seeking a fifth term, but narrowly lost re-election to 36 year-old Republican State Representative Bob Packwood in a very close race.Democratic primary
The general primary was held May 28, 1968. Incumbent Senator Wayne Morse defeated former Representative Robert B. Duncan.Candidates
Candidates
- Bob Packwood, State Rep.
- Wayne Morse, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results