1958 Connecticut gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1958 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1958 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democrat Abraham Ribicoff defeated Republican nominee Fred R. Zeller with 62.29% of the vote.

1958 Connecticut gubernatorial election

← 1954 November 4, 1958 1962 →

Nominee Abraham Ribicoff Fred R. Zeller Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 607,012 360,644 Percentage 62.29% 37.01%

County results Municipality results Ribicoff:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Zeller:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Abraham Ribicoff Democratic Elected Governor Abraham Ribicoff Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Abraham Ribicoff, Democratic
• Fred R. Zeller, Republican

Other candidates

• Jasper McLevy, Socialist

Results

1958 Connecticut gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Abraham Ribicoff (incumbent)	607,012	62.29%
	Republican	Fred R. Zeller	360,644	37.01%
	Socialist	Jasper McLevy	6,853	0.70%
Total votes			974,509	100.00%
	Democratic hold

References

1. Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 2, 2020.