1950 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1950 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950.

1950 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

November 7, 1950
 
Nominee Walter J. Kohler Jr. Carl W. Thompson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 605,649 525,319
Percentage 53.21% 46.16%

County results
Kohler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Thompson:      50–60%

Governor before election

Oscar Rennebohm
Republican

Elected Governor

Walter J. Kohler Jr.
Republican

Incumbent Republican Governor Oscar Rennebohm did not seek a third term.

Republican nominee Walter J. Kohler Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Carl W. Thompson with 53.21% of the vote.

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