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

Elections in Nevada
None of These Candidates

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
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
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