1958 Alaska gubernatorial election

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 State Senator Bill Egan defeated Republican State Senator John Butrovich, Jr..

1958 Alaska gubernatorial election

November 25, 1958
 
Nominee Bill Egan John Butrovich, Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 29,189 19,299
Percentage 59.6% 39.4%

Governor before election

Waino Hendrickson
Republican

Elected Governor

Bill Egan
Democratic

Results

1958 gubernatorial election, Alaska[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bill Egan 29,189 59.61%
Republican John Butrovich, Jr. 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 25 May 2014. Retrieved 2009-08-31.


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