1968 United States Senate election in Arkansas

The 1968 United States Senate election in Arkansas was held on November 5, 1968.

Incumbent Democratic Senator J. William Fulbright was re-elected to a fifth term, defeating Democratic and Republican challengers. However, Fulbright saw his margin of victory reduced by twenty points, following the national trend of the Republicans gaining ground in federal politics.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• J. William Fulbright, incumbent U.S. Senator
• Bob Hayes, resident of Calico Rock
• Foster Johnson, candidate for U.S. Senate in 1966
• James D. Johnson, former Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court and 1966 nominee for Governor of Arkansas

Results

The primary was held on July 30.

General election

Results

See also

• 1968 United States Senate elections

References