The 1968 electoral vote refers to the votes cast by electors in the Electoral College during the U.S. presidential election of 1968, which resulted in Richard Nixon's victory.
Related terms
Electoral College: This is a group of people appointed by each state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
Popular Vote: This term refers to the total number or percentage of votes cast for a candidate by voters in the general public, as opposed to those cast by members of the Electoral College.
Swing State: A swing state is a state that could reasonably be won by either Democratic or Republican Party's presidential candidate and plays a decisive role in elections.