The 1954 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Republican incumbent Paul L. Patterson defeated Democratic nominee Joseph K. Carson to win the election. Earl T. Newbry unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination.
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County results:
Patterson: 50–60% 60–70% 70-80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Election results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Paul L. Patterson (incumbent) | 322,522 | 56.91 | |
Democratic | Joseph K. Carson | 244,170 | 43.09 | |
Total votes | 566,692 | 100 | ||
Republican hold |
References
edit- ^ "OR Governor Race - Nov 02, 1954". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 30, 2011.