The 1968 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic nominee William S. Morris defeated Republican nominee Lem T. Jones Jr. with 56.97% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 6, 1968.

Democratic primary

Candidates William S. Morris, Public Administrator of Jackson County Edward L. Dowd John E. Down, State Senator James W. "Jim" Shaffer Bill Beeny Daniel Preston Williams Bill Bangert Scott Ousley

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Lem T. Jones Jr., State Senator George R. Hart James Pirtle

Results

General election

Candidates William S. Morris, Democratic Lem T. Jones Jr., Republican

Results

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