1958 Oregon gubernatorial election

The 1958 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958. Republican nominee Mark Hatfield defeated Democratic incumbent Robert D. Holmes to win the election.

1958 Oregon gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958

Nominee Mark Hatfield Robert D. Holmes Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 331,900 267,934 Percentage 55.3% 44.7%

County results: Hatfield:      50–60%      60–70% Holmes:      50–60%

Governor before election Robert D. Holmes Democratic Elected Governor Mark Hatfield Republican

Candidates

Democratic

• Robert D. Holmes, incumbent Governor of Oregon

Republican

• Mark Hatfield, Oregon Secretary of State
• Sig Unander, Oregon State Treasurer

Election results

Oregon gubernatorial election, 1958

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Mark Hatfield	331,900	55.32
	Democratic	Robert D. Holmes (incumbent)	267,934	44.66
		Write-ins	160	0.03
Total votes			599,994	100
	Republican gain from Democratic