1966 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election|
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The 1966 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Republican nominee and former lieutenant governor Jack B. Olson defeated Democratic nominee and incumbent member of the Wisconsin Senate Martin J. Schreiber.[1]
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held on September 13, 1966. Incumbent member of the Wisconsin Senate Martin J. Schreiber received a majority of the votes (68.77%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election.[2]
Results
General election
On election day, November 8, 1966, Republican nominee and former lieutenant governor Jack B. Olson won the election by a margin of 115,451 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Martin J. Schreiber, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Olson was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term on January 2, 1967.[3]
Results
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