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]

Candidates

• Grant Sawyer, Elko County District Attorney
• Harvey Dickerson, Nevada Attorney General
• George E. Franklin Jr.
• William Richard Pate

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

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
2. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved 2018-12-26.