1958 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1958 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. The Democratic nominee, state senator Gaylord Nelson, defeated the Republican incumbent governor, Vernon W. Thomson, receiving 53.59% of the vote.

1958 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Gaylord Nelson Vernon W. Thomson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 644,296 556,391
Percentage 53.59% 46.28%
County results
Nelson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Thomson:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Vernon Wallace Thomson
Republican

 Elected Governor

Gaylord Nelson
Democratic

This was the first Democratic victory in a Wisconsin gubernatorial election since 1932, and only the second since 1892. As of 2022, this marks the last occasion that Vilas County has voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election.

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