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]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Stephen McNichols 82,224 100.00

Candidates

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

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