1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

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1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

← 1954 November 4, 1958 1962 →
 
Nominee J. Howard Edmondson Phil Ferguson D. A. "Jelly" Bryce
Party Democratic Republican Independent
Popular vote 399,504 107,495 31,840
Percentage 74.1% 19.9% 5.9%

County results
Edmondson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Raymond D. Gary
Democratic

Elected Governor

J. Howard Edmondson
Democratic

The 1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat J. Howard Edmondson defeated Republican Phil Ferguson and Independent D. A. 'Jelly' Bryce.

Results

1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic J. Howard Edmondson 399,504 74.1% +15.5%
Republican Phil Ferguson 107,495 19.9% -21.4%
Independent D. A. "Jelly" Bryce 31,840 5.9% N/A
Majority 291,910 54.2%
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing +15.5%

References

  1. ^ "1958-1966 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 9.