1958 Colorado gubernatorial election
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The 1958 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democrat Stephen McNichols defeated Republican nominee Palmer Burch with 58.41% of the vote.
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November 4, 1958
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 County results McNichols: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Burch: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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In 1956, Colorado voters had approved Ballot Measure 1, extending the terms for state executive officers from two years to four years. Thus, McNichols became the first governor in the state's history elected to a four-year term.[1]
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 9, 1958.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Stephen McNichols, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephen McNichols (incumbent) | 82,224 | 100.00 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Palmer Burch | 53,279 | 100.00 | |
General election
Candidates
- Stephen McNichols, Democratic
- Palmer Burch, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephen McNichols (incumbent) | 321,165 | 58.41% | +7.07% | |
| Republican | Palmer Burch | 228,643 | 41.59% | −7.07% | |
| Majority | 92,522 | 16.82% | +14.14% | ||
| Turnout | 549,808 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||