1958 California lieutenant gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1958 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Country:California
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1962 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Next Year:1962
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Image1:Glenn M. Anderson, 1963.jpg
Nominee1:Glenn M. Anderson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:2,626,626
Percentage1:50.87%
Nominee2:Harold J. Powers
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:2,536,396
Percentage2:49.13%
Lieutenant Governor
Before Election:Harold J. Powers
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Glenn M. Anderson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1958 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Democratic nominee Glenn M. Anderson narrowly defeated incumbent Republican Harold J. Powers with 50.87% of the vote.

General election

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