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1968 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1968 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election

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February 6, 1968
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Nominee Taddy Aycock
Party Democratic
Popular vote 351,045
Percentage 100.00%

Parish results
Aycock:      90–100%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Taddy Aycock
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Taddy Aycock
Democratic

The 1968 Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on February 6, 1968, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Louisiana. Democratic nominee and incumbent lieutenant governor Taddy Aycock won re-election as he ran unopposed. This was the last Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election where a candidate ran unopposed.

General election

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On election day, February 6, 1968, Democratic nominee Taddy Aycock won re-election with 351,045 votes as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Aycock was sworn in for his third term on May 14, 1968.[1]

Results

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Louisiana lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1968
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Taddy Aycock (incumbent) 351,045 100.00
Total votes 351,045 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ↑ "LA Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 22, 2022. Retrieved 2024-12-31.