1958 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1958 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Charles H. Russell ran unsuccessfully for re-election to a third term as Governor of Nevada. He was defeated by Democratic nominee Grant Sawyer with 59.92% of the vote.

1958 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Grant Sawyer Charles H. Russell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 50,864 34,025
Percentage 59.92% 40.08%

County results
Sawyer:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Russell:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

Charles H. Russell
Republican

Elected Governor

Grant Sawyer
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 2, 1958.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Grant Sawyer 20,711 46.30
Democratic Harvey Dickerson 13,372 29.89
Democratic George E. Franklin Jr. 10,175 22.75
Democratic William Richard Pate 473 1.06
Total votes 44,731 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Grant Sawyer, Democratic
  • Charles H. Russell, Republican

Results

1958 Nevada gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Grant Sawyer 50,864 59.92%
Republican Charles H. Russell (inc.) 34,025 40.08%
Majority 16,839
Turnout 84,889
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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