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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 2, 1958.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Grant Sawyer, Elko County District Attorney
- Harvey Dickerson, Nevada Attorney General
- George E. Franklin Jr.
- William Richard Pate
General election
Candidates
- Grant Sawyer, Democratic
- Charles H. Russell, Republican