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.
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 County results McNichols: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Burch: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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In 1956, Colorado voters had approved Ballot Measure 1, extending the terms for state executive officers from two years to four years. Thus, McNichols became the first governor in the state history elected to a four-year term.[1]
Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on September 9, 1958.[2]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- Stephen McNichols, incumbent Governor
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephen McNichols (incumbent) | 82,224 | 100.00 | |
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Palmer Burch | 53,279 | 100.00 | |
General election edit
Candidates edit
- Stephen McNichols, Democratic
- Palmer Burch, Republican
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephen McNichols (incumbent) | 321,165 | 58.41% | +7.07% | |
| Republican | Palmer Burch | 228,643 | 41.59% | -7.07% | |
| Majority | 92,522 | 16.82% | +14.14% | ||
| Turnout | 549,808 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Colorado Four-Year Terms for State Officials, Measure 1 (1956)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1958" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1958. Retrieved January 6, 2020.