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The 1958 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Charles H. Russell ran unsuccessfully for re-election to a third term as Governor of Nevada. He was defeated by Democratic nominee Grant Sawyer with 59.92% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 2, 1958. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grant Sawyer | 20,711 | 46.30 | |
| Democratic | Harvey Dickerson | 13,372 | 29.89 | |
| Democratic | George E. Franklin Jr. | 10,175 | 22.75 | |
| Democratic | William Richard Pate | 473 | 1.06 | |
| Total votes | 44,731 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grant Sawyer | 50,864 | 59.92% | ||
| Republican | Charles H. Russell (inc.) | 34,025 | 40.08% | ||
| Majority | 16,839 | ||||
| Turnout | 84,889 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
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