The 1962 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1962. Republican incumbent

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defeated Democratic nominee Robert Y. Thornton to win re-election.

Candidates

Democratic

* Robert Y. Thornton,

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Republican

, incumbent

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Election results

References

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November 1962 in the United States