The 1968 West Virginia Secretary of State election was held on November 5, 1968, to elect the Secretary of State of West Virginia. Democratic incumbent Robert D. Bailey Jr., first appointed in 1965, chose not to run for election to a full term. Democratic West Virginia House of Delegates member Jay Rockefeller won the election, defeating Republican college professor John S. Callebs by twenty-one percentage points.
Democratic primary Nominee Jay Rockefeller, Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Kanawha County (1966–1968) Eliminated in primary Orel J. Skeen, former West Virginia State Treasurer (1956–1960) Richard Baylor, school teacher Results
Republican primary Nominee John S. Callebs, college professor Results
General election Candidates Jay Rockefeller, Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Kanawha County (1966–1968) (Democratic) John S. Callebs, college professor (Republican) Results
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