1958 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1958 Alabama gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democrat Jim Folsom was term limited and could not seek a second consecutive term.

1958 Alabama gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958
 
Nominee John M. Patterson William Longshore
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 234,583 30,415
Percentage 88.22% 11.44%

County results
Patterson:      60โ€“70%      70โ€“80%      80โ€“90%      >90%

Governor before election

Jim Folsom
Democratic

Elected Governor

John M. Patterson
Democratic

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