1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Image:Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1962 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Next Year:1962
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Image1:File:J. Howard Edmondson (OK).png
Nominee1:J. Howard Edmondson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:399,504
Percentage1:74.1%
Nominee2:Phil Ferguson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:107,495
Percentage2:19.9%
Image3:File:OCPD Jelly Bryce Image (cropped).jpeg
Nominee3:D. A. "Jelly" Bryce
Party3:Independent (politician)
Popular Vote3:31,840
Percentage3:5.9%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Raymond D. Gary
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:J. Howard Edmondson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat J. Howard Edmondson defeated Republican Phil Ferguson and Independent D. A. 'Jelly' Bryce.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1958-1966 results . Oklahoma State Election Board . 9.