1954 Oregon gubernatorial election

1954 Oregon gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954
 
NomineePaul L. PattersonJoseph K. Carson
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote322,522244,170
Percentage56.9%43.1%

County results

Patterson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Carson:      50–60%

Governor before election

Paul L. Patterson
Republican

Elected Governor

Paul L. Patterson
Republican

The 1954 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Republican incumbent Paul L. Patterson defeated Democratic nominee Joseph K. Carson to win the election. Earl T. Newbry unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination.

Election results

Oregon gubernatorial election, 1954[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanPaul L. Patterson (incumbent) 322,522 56.91
DemocraticJoseph K. Carson244,17043.09
Total votes566,692 100
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "OR Governor Race - Nov 02, 1954". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 30, 2011.


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