1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

The 1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat J. Howard Edmondson defeated Republican Phil Ferguson and Independent D. A. 'Jelly' Bryce.^[1]

1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

← 1954 November 4, 1958 1962 →

Nominee J. Howard Edmondson Phil Ferguson D. A. "Jelly" Bryce Party Democratic Republican Independent Popular vote 399,504 107,495 31,840 Percentage 74.1% 19.9% 5.9%

County results Edmondson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election Raymond D. Gary Democratic Elected Governor J. Howard Edmondson Democratic

Results

1958 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	J. Howard Edmondson	399,504	74.1%	+15.5%
	Republican	Phil Ferguson	107,495	19.9%	−21.4%
	Independent	D. A. "Jelly" Bryce	31,840	5.9%	N/A
Majority			291,910	54.2%
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing	+15.5%

References

1. "1958-1966 results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. p. 9.