1958 Colorado gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1958 Colorado gubernatorial election
Country:Colorado
Flag Year:1911
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1956 Colorado gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1962 Colorado gubernatorial election
Next Year:1962
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Image1:File:Stephen McNichols 1962.jpg
Nominee1:Stephen McNichols
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:321,165
Percentage1:58.41%
Nominee2:Palmer Burch
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:228,643
Percentage2:41.59%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Stephen McNichols
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Stephen McNichols
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

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

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1958.[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Colorado Four-Year Terms for State Officials, Measure 1 (1956). 2021-03-07. Ballotpedia. en.
  2. Web site: State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1958 . . 1958 . January 6, 2020.