Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
Audio Fades In and Out It's Election Day as registered voters flood their local polling places to elect the newest city, state and federal government officials. Republicans gain 47 House seats, 3 Senate seats and 8 New Governors. Among the Key Victories are Romney in Michigan, Percy in Illinois, Reagan in California, and Rockefeller in New York.
Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
Michigan, United States MS People casting their votes. CU Asian man signing the voters registers at the polling place. Men and women enter the voting booths to cast their votes. People queued in line and wait to cast their votes. CU Ballots are stuffed into the ballot box. MS Photos are taken as George W. Romney and his wife signing the voter registration book at the polling place. Governor Romney goes into a voting booth to place his vote. Governor George Romney exits the voting booth. The couple exit the polling place. George W. Romney of the Republican Party won the 1966 election to a third consecutive term as Governor of Michigan.
Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
Illinois, United States MS Charles Harding Percy gets out of a political car with "Percy for Senate" painted on the side. He ran and won in 1966 as Senate Republican for the State of Illinois. CU Charles Percy enters the polling place, registers then casts his vote. CU Charles H Percy exiting the voter s booth.
Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
California, United States. MS At his ranch, Ronald and wife Nancy Reagan are accompanied by son, Ronald Prescott, and his entourage of supporters as they walk the ranch. CU as Ronald and Nancy smile and laugh. He won Governor of California in 1966.
Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
New York, United States Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller is reelected as Governor. He makes a brief statement to the press. CU Nelson A. Rockefeller exiting the voting booth.
Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
California, United States MS Campaign headquarters as loyal Ronald Regan supporters wave signs. The mood is happy and elated as people chant and wave to the future president then Governor. Ronald and Nancy wave and smile to the public at Republican Headquarters.
Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
Alabama, United States MS Mrs. George Wallace approaches a polling place. She is greeted by a friend whom she kisses on the cheek. Inside Mrs. Wallace registers to vote. CU Mrs. Wallace walking out of a voting booth, all smiles. MS Governor George Wallace and his wife standing on the steps of the polling place. Governor Wallace holding his wife s arm up, her fingers giving the sign for victory. George Wallace became Democratic Governor in 1966.
Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
Massachusetts, United States CU Brooke for US Senator posters and signs. State Attorney General Edward Brooke and his wife in a polling place casting their votes. Edward Brooke shakes hands before placing ballot in automated ballot box. CU Edward Brooke stands at a podium smiling and waving below election signage.
Election Day 1966: Voters' Decisions Climax Campaigns
New York, United States High Angle Shot as throngs of thousands of political supporters crowd the streets. ECU Robert Bobby Kennedy and unidentified politician. Robert Kennedy flicks his hair with his hand with unknown politician beside him as gives interview. MS They are escorted through the crowds by police officers. MS Nelson A. Rockefeller at Republican Headquarters making his acceptance speech. There is a band playing music, and Nelson is walking holding his wife's hand. Many supporters wave signs and small flags for their victory.