Who won Minnesota in the 1968 presidential election?

Humphrey (Democratic) carried Minnesota in 1968, winning its 10 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Minnesota have in 1968?

Minnesota cast 10 electoral votes in the 1968 presidential election.

Did Minnesota vote for the national winner in 1968?

No. Minnesota backed Humphrey, while Richard Nixon won the presidency nationally.

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Minnesota: Humphrey carries 10 EV.

Minnesota cast its 10 electoral votes for Humphrey (Democratic). National winner: Richard Nixon (Republican) — Minnesota voted against the national winner this cycle.

Minnesota in 1968

The 1968 contest saw Minnesota line up behind Humphrey, delivering 10 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. The presidency went elsewhere: Richard Nixon (Republican) won nationally, while Minnesota had backed a different ticket.

Minnesota stayed in the Democratic column for the 4th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1956. It stood apart from its neighbors: North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin went the other way that year. Over its 43 recorded presidential cycles, Minnesota has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 23 times in all. The vote fell within the Cold War Realignment — Nixon, Reagan, and the Republican South.

Nationally, Richard Nixon finished with 301 of the 538 electoral votes to Hubert Humphrey's 191. Richard Nixon led the national popular vote with 43.42% of the ballots cast.

The 1968 national map

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