1958 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1958 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1956 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1960 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1960
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Turnout:36.29%
Image1:File:G. Mennen Williams 1961 (cropped).png
Nominee1:G. Mennen Williams
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,225,533
Percentage1:53.00%
Nominee2:Paul Bagwell
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,078,089
Percentage2:46.63%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:G. Mennen Williams
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:G. Mennen Williams
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1958 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democrat G. Mennen Williams defeated Republican nominee Paul Douglas Bagwell with 53% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on August 5, 1958.[1]

Republican primary

Notes and References

  1. Book: Michigan . 1961 . Michigan manual. 1959-60. . . en .