The 1968 United States House of Representatives election in Nevada was held on Tuesday November 5, 1968, to elect the state's at-large representative. This election occurred during the 1968 United States presidential election. Incumbent Democrat, Walter S. Baring Jr. won re-election to a ninth term in congress by a landslide margin of 44.29% winning every county in the state with over 60% of the vote.[1]
Primary elections were held on September 3, 1968.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Walter S. Baring Jr. (Incumbent) | 40,938 | 67.95 |
| Democratic | Richard E. Ham | 19,306 | 32.05 |
Total votes | 60,244 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- James M. Slattery
- Clyde Mathews
Results
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | James M. Slattery | 19,694 | 61.38 |
| Republican | Clyde Mathews | 12,394 | 38.62 |
Total votes | 32,088 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
Results
General election results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Walter S. Baring Jr. (Incumbent) | 104,136 | 72.14% |
| Republican | James M. Slattery | 40,209 | 27.86% |
Total votes | 144,345 | 100.00% |
| Democratic hold |
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - NV At-Large Race - Nov 05, 1968". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - NV At-Large - D Primary Race - Sep 03, 1968".
- ^ a b "Our Campaigns - NV At-Large - R Primary Race - Sep 03, 1968". www.ourcampaigns.com.