1958 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1958 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democrat Stephen McNichols defeated Republican nominee Palmer Burch with 58.41% of the vote.

1958 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958

Nominee Stephen McNichols Palmer Burch Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 321,165 228,643 Percentage 58.41% 41.59%

County Results McNichols:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Burch:      50–60%

Governor before election Stephen McNichols Democratic Elected Governor Stephen McNichols Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1958.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Stephen McNichols, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Stephen McNichols	82,224	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Palmer Burch, State Representative

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Palmer Burch	53,279	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Stephen McNichols, Democratic
• Palmer Burch, Republican

Results

1958 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Stephen McNichols	321,165	58.41%
	Republican	Palmer Burch	228,643	41.59%
Majority			92,522
Turnout			549,808
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1958" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1958. Retrieved January 6, 2020.