1958 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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County results Brooks: 50–60% 60–70% Anderson: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Nebraska |
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Government |
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
- Ralph G. Brooks, school superintendent
- Edward A. Dosek, insurance agent from Lincoln, Nebraska[1]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ralph G. Brooks | 37,816 | 54.75 | |
Democratic | Edward A. Dosek | 31,221 | 45.20 | |
Democratic | Write-in | 32 | 0.05 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Victor E. Anderson, incumbent governor
- Louis H. Hector
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Victor E. Anderson (incumbent) | 90,150 | 76.44 | |
Republican | Louis H. Hector | 27,768 | 23.54 | |
Republican | Write-in | 21 | 0.02 |
General election
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ralph G. Brooks | 211,345 | 50.19% | |
Republican | Victor E. Anderson (incumbent) | 209,705 | 49.80% | |
Write-in | Others | 17 | >0.01% | |
Total votes | 421,067 | 100.0% | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
See also
References
- ^ "Third Place to Carpenter in GOP Run: Burney Is Coasting In; Dosek Tops Otto". Omaha World-Herald. May 11, 1960. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ 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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