1958 Nevada gubernatorial election

1958 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Grant Sawyer Charles H. Russell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 50,864 34,025
Percentage 59.92% 40.08%

County results
Sawyer:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Russell:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Charles H. Russell
Republican

Elected Governor

Grant Sawyer
Democratic

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.