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Schmidt of Pierre. Mydland prevailed with 118,446 1/2 votes to Schmidt receiving 42,542 1/2 votes. Mydland was re-elected in 1970 by defeating Democrat Ramon Roubideaux. Gordon received 116,493 (50.40%) votes; Ramon received 114,633 (49.60%) votes.
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