1958 Nebraska gubernatorial election

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1958 Nebraska gubernatorial election

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November 4, 1958
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NomineeRalph G. BrooksVictor E. Anderson
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote211,345209,705
Percentage50.2%49.8%

County results
Brooks:      50–60%      60–70%
Anderson:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Victor E. Anderson
Republican

Elected Governor

Ralph G. Brooks
Democratic

The 1958 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and featured school superintendent Ralph G. Brooks, a Democrat, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican governor Victor E. Anderson, becoming the first Democrat to win the governorship since 1938.

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticRalph G. Brooks 37,816 54.75
DemocraticEdward A. Dosek31,22145.20
DemocraticWrite-in320.05

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanVictor E. Anderson (incumbent) 90,150 76.44
RepublicanLouis H. Hector27,76823.54
RepublicanWrite-in210.02

General election

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Results

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Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1958[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticRalph G. Brooks 211,345 50.19%
RepublicanVictor E. Anderson (incumbent)209,70549.80%
Write-inOthers17>0.01%
Total votes421,067 100.0%
Democratic gain from Republican

By County

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Third Place to Carpenter in GOP Run: Burney Is Coasting In; Dosek Tops Otto". Omaha World-Herald. May 11, 1960. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election May 13, 1958 & General Election November 4, 1958" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State.


    1958 Nebraska gubernatorial election

    November 4, 1958
     
    NomineeRalph G. BrooksVictor E. Anderson
    PartyDemocraticRepublican
    Popular vote211,345209,705
    Percentage50.2%49.8%

    County results
    Brooks:      50–60%      60–70%
    Anderson:      50–60%      60–70%

    Governor before election

    Victor E. Anderson
    Republican

    Elected Governor

    Ralph G. Brooks
    Democratic

    The 1958 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and featured school superintendent Ralph G. Brooks, a Democrat, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican governor Victor E. Anderson, becoming the first Democrat to win the governorship since 1938.

    Democratic primary

    Candidates

    Results

    Democratic primary results[2]
    PartyCandidateVotes%
    DemocraticRalph G. Brooks 37,816 54.75
    DemocraticEdward A. Dosek31,22145.20
    DemocraticWrite-in320.05

    Republican primary

    Candidates

    Results

    Republican primary results[2]
    PartyCandidateVotes%
    RepublicanVictor E. Anderson (incumbent) 90,150 76.44
    RepublicanLouis H. Hector27,76823.54
    RepublicanWrite-in210.02

    General election

    Results

    Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1958[2]
    PartyCandidateVotes%
    DemocraticRalph G. Brooks 211,345 50.19%
    RepublicanVictor E. Anderson (incumbent)209,70549.80%
    Write-inOthers17>0.01%
    Total votes421,067 100.0%
    Democratic gain from Republican

    By County

    See also

    References

    1. ^ "Third Place to Carpenter in GOP Run: Burney Is Coasting In; Dosek Tops Otto". Omaha World-Herald. May 11, 1960. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
    2. ^ a b c "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election May 13, 1958 & General Election November 4, 1958" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State.


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