1958 California gubernatorial election

The 1958 California gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 4, Democratic candidate Pat Brown won the first of his two terms as governor of California against Republican senator William Knowland.

1958 California gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Pat Brown William Knowland
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 3,140,076 2,110,911
Percentage 59.75% 40.16%

County results
Brown:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Knowland:      50–60%

Governor before election

Goodwin Knight
Republican

Elected Governor

Pat Brown
Democratic

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