Young Taft See-Saw Fight Splits Ohio Senate Ballot
In Ohio, Republican Robert Taft Jr and Democrat Stephen Young traded leads as results from about 95 percent of precincts showed shifting margins. Taft held a narrow statewide edge early, then Young surged with Cleveland returns, prompting talk of a possible recount and unclear results.
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Landslide Lyndon Johnson sweeps to historic victory
The 1964 election produced a massive Johnson landslide with broad support across races and states. Republicans narrowly carried the Deep South and possibly Arizona while Johnson won key gains in New York and Massachusetts. Kennedy and Tydings join the Senate, signaling a formidable Kennedy influence.
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Johnson Wins Big in 1964 Election Wave Across Nation
The Thundering Dem Wave shatters GOP hopes as Johnson secures 92 percent of voting units with 39.8 million to Goldwater 25.1 million. Johnson carries 45 states and 486 electoral votes to five states and 47 electoral votes for Goldwater. Senate and House gains expected for Johnson’s agenda.
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Democrats Sweep Senate and House Majorities in Election
Bud Wilkinson loses as Democratic candidates win 26 of 35 Senate seats and gain 32 Republican seats. Democrats hold at least 66 seats in the new Senate and 264 of 435 in the House. Republicans win 121 seats, gain 9 from Democrats. Oklahoma Senator Fred R. Harris defeats Wilkinson. Gov Otto Kerner secures a second term. Gov John Connally easily wins in Texas. Washington’s Rosellini loses to Evans. Arizona’s Goddard loses to Kleindienst.
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Portly Pierre Loses California Senate Bid
Salinger, former press secretary to Kennedy and Johnson, lost to George Murphy in California's Senate race. The result signals GOP turmoil as Goldwater supporters face challenges within the party. Lodge in Beverly urges Republicans to rebuild and pursue equal treatment and positive solutions. Percy and Keating losses reflect Johnson sweep. presidential results show broad urban and suburban gains for the President.
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Strong Negro Vote Helps LBJ In South
NBC analysis shows LBJ winning major gains in the South and in key Northern cities with up to 96 percent in some Negro precincts. Johnson expanded 1960 margins in states including New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and California while Goldwater failed to gain in Northern cities.
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Johnsons Plan Victory Barbecue in Texas After Election
President Johnson prepared a noon barbecue at the LBJ Ranch with running mate Hubert Humphrey after a post midnight Austin appearance. He called the election a mandate for unity, urged Americans to face the world as one, and pledged a government offering equal opportunity for all.
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Smith defeats Underwood in West Virginia governor race
Democrat Hulett Smith crushed Republican Cecil Underwood for the governor’s chair with 92 percent of votes counted, 403,499 to 329,944. Democrats swept the Board of Public Works as a $200 million Better Roads bond issue passed easily.
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Pancake Wins as Dems Gain in Ohio Assembly
In Ohio 1965 legislature races Democrat Charles L Pancake defeated veteran Republican C Stanley Mechem for the Senate seat in Nelsonville. Early returns show Pancake leading by about 520 votes while party shifts threaten GOP control in both chambers. House losses prompt new committee chair appointments in Education Industry Labor Highways and Finance Welfare.
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Moeller Wins House Seat in Ohio Ninth District Vote
Democrat Walter Moeller defeats incumbent Homer Abele in the tenth district race with 54 652 to 49 850 across eight counties. Moeller wins Athens Fairfield Hocking Lawrence and Vinton counties with varying margins while Abele carries Gallia Jackson Meigs and others. Five day forecast notes warmer trend with light rain in parts of the state.
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Athens Attorney Elected to Fourth District Court of Appeals
Gordon Gray, an Athens attorney and former Athens County prosecuting attorney, won a six year term on the Fourth District Court of Appeals in an unofficial election tally. He carried 11 of 15 counties with about 76,000 votes to Warren Earhart’s 69,363. Earhart carried four counties.
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Bolivian President Paz Estenssoro Ousted and Flees
President Victor Paz Estenssoro was overthrown today as a military revolt spread across the country. He left the government palace at 8 45 a m with his top aides for an unknown destination amid the upheaval.
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