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1968 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Election

Wisconsin · 2 candidates · See every 1968 Governor race

Who won the 1968 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Election?

Warren P. Knowles won the 1968 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Election. Warren P. Knowles received 893,463 popular votes (52.88%). The main challenger was Bronson C. La Follette (46.82%).

See the full head-to-head between Knowles and Follette

Knowles +6.1 pts · won by 102,363 votes
Warren P. KnowlesRepublicanWINNER52.88%
893,463 votes
Bronson C. La FolletteDemocratic46.82%
791,100 votes
Popular-vote totals for governor elections are compiled from official state results (via Wikipedia); Louisiana shows the decisive round of its jungle primary.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.