1968 United States Senate election in New York

The 1968 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Jacob Javits defeated Democratic challenger Paul O'Dwyer and Conservative Party challenger James Buckley in a three-way race.

Liberal primary

Candidates

• Murray Baron
• Jacob Javits, incumbent U.S. Senator

While Javits did not face any challengers for the Republican nomination, he did face a minor one when seeking the Liberal Party of New York's nomination.

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Eugene Nickerson, Nassau County Executive
• Paul O'Dwyer, former New York City Councilman
• Joseph Y. Resnick, U.S. Representative from Ellenville

Results

General election

Candidates

• James L. Buckley, attorney, businessman, and brother of William F. Buckley (Conservative)
• John Emanuel (Socialist Labor)
• Hedda Garza (Socialist Workers)
• Herman Ferguson (Peace and Freedom)
• Jacob Javits, incumbent Senator since 1957 (Republican and Liberal)
• Paul O'Dwyer, President of the New York City Council (Democratic)

Results

See also

• 1968 United States Senate elections

References