Review of the election
1958 Arizona gubernatorial election
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← 1956 | November 4, 1958 | 1960 → |
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| | | Nominee | Paul Fannin | Robert Morrison | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 160,136 | 130,329 | Percentage | 55.1% | 44.9% | |
County results Fannin: 50–60% 60–70% Morrison: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
Governor before election Ernest McFarland Democratic | Elected Governor Paul Fannin Republican | |
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The 1958 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Governor Ernest McFarland decided not to run for reelection and instead unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater in attempt to return to the United States Senate.
Republican businessman Paul Fannin defeated Arizona Attorney General Robert Morrison in the general election, and was sworn into his first term as Governor on January 5, 1959, becoming Arizona's eleventh Governor.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Robert Morrison | 77,931 | 50.36% |
| Democratic | Dick Searles | 58,699 | 37.93% |
| Democratic | Marvin L. Burton | 18,122 | 11.71% |
Total votes | 154,752 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
Arizona gubernatorial election, 1958[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Republican | Paul Fannin | 160,136 | 55.13% | +14.68% |
| Democratic | Robert Morrison | 130,329 | 44.87% | -14.68% |
Majority | 29,807 | 10.26% | |
Turnout | 290,465 | | |
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | | |
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - AZ Governor - D Primary Race - Sep 07, 1954".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - AZ Governor Race - Nov 04, 1958".
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