1958 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The Wyoming gubernatorial election of 1958 took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Milward Simpson ran for a second term as Governor of Wyoming, but was narrowly defeated by Democratic attorney John J. Hickey in a relatively Democratic year nationwide.

1958 Wyoming gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958 (1958-11-04)

Nominee John J. Hickey Milward Simpson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 55,070 52,488 Percentage 48.9% 46.6%

County results Hickey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Simpson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election Milward Simpson Republican Elected Governor John J. Hickey Democratic

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