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.
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County results McNichols: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Burch: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
editPrimary elections were held on September 9, 1958.[2]
Democratic primary
editCandidates
edit- Stephen McNichols, incumbent Governor
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Stephen McNichols (incumbent) | 82,224 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
editCandidates
editResults
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Palmer Burch | 53,279 | 100.00 |
General election
editCandidates
edit- Stephen McNichols, Democratic
- Palmer Burch, Republican
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Stephen McNichols (incumbent) | 321,165 | 58.41% | +7.07% | |
Republican | Palmer Burch | 228,643 | 41.59% | −7.07% | |
Majority | 92,522 | 16.82% | +14.14% | ||
Turnout | 549,808 | ||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
edit- ^ "Colorado Four-Year Terms for State Officials, Measure 1 (1956)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1958" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1958. Retrieved January 6, 2020.