1954 Oregon gubernatorial election

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1954 Oregon gubernatorial election
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  1950 November 2, 1954 1956 (special)  
  Paul Patterson.jpg Joseph K. Carson.jpg
Nominee Paul L. Patterson Joseph K. Carson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote322,522244,170
Percentage56.9%43.1%

1954 Oregon gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
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%
Republican Paul L. Patterson (incumbent) 322,522 56.91
Democratic Joseph K. Carson 244,17043.09
Total votes566,692 100
Republican hold

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References

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