1958 Alaska gubernatorial election

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Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Alaska

For related races, see 1958 United States gubernatorial elections.

1958 Alaska gubernatorial election

November 25, 1958 1962 →

Nominee William A. Egan John Butrovich Party Democratic Republican Running mate Hugh Wade K.F. Dewey Popular vote 29,189 19,299 Percentage 59.61% 39.41%

Results by election district Egan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Butrovich:      50–60%

Governor before election Waino Hendrickson Republican Elected Governor William A. Egan Democratic

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The 1958 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 25, 1958, for the post of Governor of Alaska. It was Alaska's first gubernatorial election as a U.S. state, although this did not take effect until January 3, 1959. Democratic Shadow Senator William A. Egan and his running mate Hugh Wade defeated Republican State Senator John Butrovich and his running mate, former territorial tax commissioner K.F. Dewey.

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William A. Egan	22,735	61.06%
	Democratic	Victor C. Rivers	8,845	23.75%
	Democratic	Williams, Gerald "Jerry"	5,656	3.82%
Total votes			37,236	100.00%

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John Butrovich	9,693	100%
Total votes			9,693	100.00%

1958 Alaska gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	William A. Egan	29,189	59.61%
	Republican	John Butrovich	19,299	39.41%
	Independent	Mike Dollinter	480	0.98%
Majority			9,890	20.20%
Turnout			48,968
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. ^ "1958 Gubernatorial General Election Results – Alaska". Alaska Division of Elections. Archived from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2009.
2. ^ "Our Campaigns - AK Governor - D Primary Race - Aug 26, 1958".
3. ^ "Our Campaigns - AK Governor - R Primary Race - Aug 26, 1958".
4. ^ "1958 Gubernatorial General Election Results – Alaska". Alaska Division of Elections. Archived from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2009.

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