1968 Texas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1968 Texas gubernatorial election
Country:Texas
Type:presidential
Election Date:November 5, 1968
Previous Election:1966 Texas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1966
Next Election:1970 Texas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1970
Image1:File:Smith-p01-1.jpg
Nominee1:Preston Smith
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,662,019
Percentage1:57.0%
Nominee2:Paul Eggers
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,254,333
Percentage2:43.0%
Governor
Before Election:John Connally
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Preston Smith
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Map Size:310px

The 1968 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Connally did not run for reelection to a fourth term, so the election pitted Democrat Preston Smith against Republican Paul Eggers. Smith was easily elected, winning 57% of the vote to Eggers' 43%.

Democratic primary

Candidates