1958 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1958 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidate Orville Freeman defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger George MacKinnon.

1958 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958

Nominee Orville Freeman George MacKinnon Party Democratic (DFL) Republican Popular vote 658,326 490,731 Percentage 56.76% 42.31%

County results Freeman:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% MacKinnon:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election Orville Freeman Democratic (DFL) Elected Governor Orville Freeman Democratic (DFL)

Results

1958 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic (DFL)	Orville Freeman (incumbent)	658,326	56.76%	+5.34%
	Republican	George MacKinnon	490,731	42.31%	-5.87%
	Industrial Government	Arne Anderson	10,858	0.94%	+0.53%
Majority			167,595	14.45%
Turnout			1,159,915
	Democratic (DFL) hold		Swing

See also

• List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections

External links

• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=653
• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=657