1957 United States gubernatorial elections explained

Election Name:1957 United States gubernatorial elections
Country:United States
Flag Year:1912
Type:legislative
Ongoing:No
Previous Election:1956 United States gubernatorial elections
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1958 United States gubernatorial elections
Next Year:1958
1Blank:Seats up
2Blank:Seats won
Seats For Election:2 governorships
Election Date:November 5, 1957
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Seats Before1:29
Seats After1:29
1Data1:2
2Data1:2
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Seats Before2:19
Seats After2:19
1Data2:0
2Data2:0
Map Size:324px

United States gubernatorial elections were held on 5 November 1957, in two states, New Jersey and Virginia. The elections did not result in a change of balance between Democratic and Republican seats

Results

State Incumbent Party Status Opposing candidates
New Jersey Robert B. Meyner Democratic Re-elected, 54.55% Malcolm Forbes (Republican) 44.46%
Albert Ronis (Socialist Labor) 0.31%
Henry B. Krajewski (American Third) 0.31%
Winifred O. Perry (Conservative) 0.30%
Anthony D. Scipio (American) 0.08%
[1]
Virginia Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory J. Lindsay Almond (Democratic) 63.16%
Theodore Roosevelt Dalton (Republican) 36.44%
C. Gilmer Brooks (Independent) 0.40%
[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NJ Governor, 1957 . Our Campaigns . 21 March 2018.
  2. Web site: VA Governor, 1957 . Our Campaigns . 21 March 2018.