1962 Oregon gubernatorial election

1962 Oregon gubernatorial election

← 1958 November 6, 1962 1966 →

Nominee Mark Hatfield Robert Y. Thornton Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 345,497 265,359 Percentage 54.2% 41.6%

County results: Hatfield:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Thornton:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election Mark Hatfield Republican Elected Governor Mark Hatfield Republican

The 1962 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1962. Republican incumbent Mark Hatfield defeated Democratic nominee Robert Y. Thornton to win re-election.