1968 United States Senate election in Illinois

1968 United States Senate election in Illinois

November 5, 1968
Turnout78.39%
 
Nominee Everett M. Dirksen William G. Clark
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 2,358,947 2,073,242
Percentage 53.01% 46.59%

County results
Dirksen:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Clark:      50–60%

Senator before election

Everett M. Dirksen
Republican

Elected Senator

Everett M. Dirksen
Republican

The 1968 United States Senate election in Illinois was held on November 5, 1968 to elect one of Illinois's members to the United States Senate. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator and Minority Leader Everett Dirksen won re-election to his fourth term.