1958 Oregon gubernatorial election

The Oregon gubernatorial election of 1958 took place on November 4, 1958. Republican nominee Mark Hatfield defeated Democratic incumbent Robert D. Holmes to win the election.

1958 Oregon gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Mark Hatfield Robert D. Holmes
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 331,900 267,934
Percentage 55.3% 44.7%

County results:

Hatfield:      50–60%      60–70%

Holmes:      50–60%

Governor before election

Robert D. Holmes
Democratic

Elected Governor

Mark Hatfield
Republican

Candidates

Democratic

Republican

Election results

Oregon gubernatorial election, 1958[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Hatfield 331,900 55.32
Democratic Robert D. Holmes 267,934 44.66
Write-ins 160 0.03
Total votes 599,994 100
Republican gain from Democratic
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References

  1. "OR Governor Race - Nov 4, 1958". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
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