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 Shadow Senator William A. Egan and his running mate Hugh Wade defeated Republican State Senator John Butrovich and his running mate, former territorial tax commissioner K.F. Dewey.[1]

For related races, see 1958 United States gubernatorial elections.

1958 Alaska gubernatorial election
November 25, 1958
 
Nominee William A. Egan John Butrovich
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Hugh Wade K.F. Dewey
Popular vote 29,189 19,299
Percentage 59.6% 39.4%
Results by election district
Egan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Butrovich:      50–60%
Governor before election

Waino Hendrickson
Republican

 Elected Governor

William A. Egan
Democratic

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Results
Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William A. Egan 22,735 61.06%
Democratic Victor C. Rivers 8,845 23.75%
Democratic Williams, Gerald "Jerry" 5,656 3.82%
Total votes 37,236 100.00%
Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Butrovich 9,693 100%
Total votes 9,693 100.00%
1958 Alaska gubernatorial election[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic William A. Egan 29,189 59.61%
Republican John Butrovich 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 May 25, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2009.
  2. "Our Campaigns - AK Governor - D Primary Race - Aug 26, 1958".
  3. "Our Campaigns - AK Governor - R Primary Race - Aug 26, 1958".
  4. "1958 Gubernatorial General Election Results – Alaska". Alaska Division of Elections. Archived from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2009.


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