The 1968 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Warren Magnuson won a fifth term in office, defeating Republican State Senator Jack Metcalf, who only won Stevens County and San Juan County.
Blanket primary The blanket primary was held on September 17, 1968.
Candidates Democratic Arthur C. DeWitt, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in 1964 Warren G. Magnuson, incumbent United States Senator
Republican Harvey L. Cole Roy R. Fait Jack Metcalf, State Senator Ralph O. Westlake
Results
General election Candidates Warren Magnuson, Democratic, incumbent U.S. Senator Jack Metcalf, Republican, State Senator Irwin R. Hogenauer, New Party, peace activist Debbie Leonard, Socialist Workers
Results
See also 1968 United States Senate elections
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