1958 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1958 California lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Democratic nominee Glenn M. Anderson narrowly defeated incumbent Republican Harold J. Powers with 50.87% of the vote.

1958 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1954 November 4, 1958 1962 →
 
Nominee Glenn M. Anderson Harold J. Powers
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 2,626,626 2,536,396
Percentage 50.87% 49.13%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Harold J. Powers
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Glenn M. Anderson
Democratic

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • Glenn M. Anderson, Democratic
  • Harold J. Powers, Republican

Results edit

1958 California lieutenant gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Glenn M. Anderson 2,626,626 50.87% +6.21%
Republican Harold J. Powers (incumbent) 2,536,396 49.13% -6.21%
Majority 90,230
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References edit

  1. ^ "Statement of Vote". Secretary of State of California. 1958. Retrieved May 25, 2021.