1958 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1958 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Charles H. Russell ran unsuccessfully for re-election to a third term as Governor of Nevada. He was defeated by Democratic nominee Grant Sawyer with 59.92% of the vote.

1958 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Grant Sawyer Charles H. Russell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 50,864 34,025
Percentage 59.92% 40.08%

County results
Sawyer:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Russell:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Charles H. Russell
Republican

Elected Governor

Grant Sawyer
Democratic

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