1958 Wyoming state elections

none February 2026 September 2023 1958 Wyoming state elections Wyoming presidential no 1954 Wyoming state elections 1954 1962 Wyoming state elections 1962 A general election was held in the U.S. state of Wyoming on Tuesday, November 4, 1958. All of the state's executive officers—the governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, and superintendent of public instruction—were up for election. Democrats had a largely good year, picking up the governorship and the secretary of state's office and holding the state superintendent's office, though Republicans were returned as state auditor and state treasurer. Governor 1958 Wyoming gubernatorial election Incumbent Republican governor Milward Simpson ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by Democratic nominee John J. Hickey, the former U.S. attorney for the District of Wyoming, and by Louis W. Carlson, the former mayor of Newcastle, who formed the Economy Party to support his pro-gambling platform.August 26, 1958 Carlson Files As Third Party Governor Candidate Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 2 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347851302/ June 4, 2021 Simpson narrowly lost re-election to Hickey, who won a slim plurality as Carlson siphoned away votes. 1958 Wyoming gubernatorial electionGage Jack R. 1959 Wyoming Official Directory and 1958 Election Returns 54–56 1959 Democratic Party (United States) John J. Hickey 55,070 48.94% -0.57% Republican Party (United States) Milward Simpson (inc.) 52,488 46.64% -3.86% Economy Louis W. Carlson 4,979 4.42% - 2,582 2.29% +1.30% 112.537 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Secretary of State Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Everett T. Copenhaver ran for re-election to a second term. After defeating former State Land Commissioner John Riedel in the Republican primary, he faced Democratic nominee Jack R. Gage, the former State Superintendent of Public Instruction from several decades prior. Gage ended up narrowly defeating Copenhaver. During Gage's term as Secretary of State, he would also act as Governor after Governor Hickey appointed himself to the U.S. Senate in 1961. Democratic primary Candidates Jack R. Gage, former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Results Democratic Party primary results Jack R. Gage Democratic Party (United States) 32,528 100.00% 32,528 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Everett T. Copenhaver, incumbent Secretary of State John Riedel, former State Land CommissionerJune 29, 1958 Filings Make Two Primary Contests Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 3 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347889646/ June 4, 2021 Results Republican Primary results Everett T. Copenhaver (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 27,679 77.25% John Riedel Republican Party (United States) 8,150 22.75% 35,829 100.00% General election Results 1958 Wyoming Secretary of State election Democratic Party (United States) Jack R. Gage 55,843 50.38% +7.43% Republican Party (United States) Everett T. Copenhaver (inc.) 54,996 49.62% -7.43% 847 0.76% -13.34% 110,839 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Auditor Incumbent Republican State Auditor Minnie A. Mitchell ran for re-election to a second term. She was once again challenged by State Representative Bob Adams, the Democratic nominee, who had also been her challenger four years prior. Adams improved on his performance from 1958, but nonetheless fell short of unseating Mitchell. Democratic primary Candidates Bob Adams, State Representative from Laramie CountyMay 20, 1958 Adams Runs For State Auditor Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 3 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347970540/ June 4, 2021 Results Democratic Party primary results Bob Adams Democratic Party (United States) 32,078 100.00% 32,078 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Minnie A. Mitchell, incumbent State Auditor Results Republican Primary results Minnie A. Mitchell (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 33,764 100.00% 33,764 100.00% General election Results 1958 Wyoming Auditor election Republican Party (United States) Minnie A. Mitchell (inc.) 56,758 51.28% -2.11% Democratic Party (United States) Bob Adams 53,933 48.72% +2.11% 2,825 2.55% -4.22% 110,691 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Treasurer Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Charles B. Morgan was unable to seek re-election to a second term due to term limits. Former Governor Doc Rogers, who had previously served as State Treasurer, ran to succeed Morgan. He won the Republican primary against State Representative Robert Fair and faced Carl A. Johnson, the Democratic nominee, an accountant from Cheyenne. Owing at least in part to his record of electoral successes, Rogers easily defeated Johnson, returning to the Treasurer's office. Democratic primary Candidates Carl A. Johnson, Cheyenne accountantAugust 17, 1958 McGee, Armstrong Senate Race Top Primary Battle Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 16 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347847472/ June 4, 2021 Ira Whitlock, Worland bank executive Results Democratic Party primary results Carl A. Johnson Democratic Party (United States) 20,137 60.86% Ira Whitlock Democratic Party (United States) 12,949 39.14% 33,086 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Doc Rogers, former governor of Wyoming Robert J. Fair, State Representative from Sheridan CountyApril 12, 1958 Sheridan Man Will Seek Treasurer Post Casper Morning Star Casper, Wyo. 16 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347964686/ June 4, 2021 Results Republican Primary results Doc Rogers Republican Party (United States) 24,430 68.55% Robert J. Fair Republican Party (United States) 11,206 31.45% 35,636 100.00% General election Results 1958 Wyoming Treasurer election Republican Party (United States) Doc Rogers 61,172 55.87% +2.46% Democratic Party (United States) Carl A. Johnson 48,310 44.13% -2.46% 12,862 11.75% +4.92% 109,482 100.00% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Superintendent of Public Instruction Incumbent Democratic Superintendent of Public Instruction Velma Linford ran for re-election to a second term in office. She faced a challenge from former state representative Shirley Boice, one of the few women to have been elected to the legislature by that point in history. Linford once again outperformed the rest of the state Democratic ticket and defeated Boice in a landslide to win her second and final term as Superintendent. Democratic primary Candidates Velma Linford, incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Results Democratic Party primary results Velma Linford Democratic Party (United States) 32,209 100.00% 32,209 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Shirley Boice, former state representative from Laramie CountyJune 5, 1958 Mrs. Boice Will Seek School Job Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347884160/ June 4, 2021 Results Republican Party primary results Shirley Boice Republican Party (United States) 31,619 100.00% 31,619 100.00% General election Results 1958 Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction election Democratic Party (United States) Velma Linford (inc.) 64,710 57.82% +6.94% Republican Party (United States) Shirley Boice 46,817 42.18% -6.94% 17,353 15.64% +13.88% 106,996 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) References Wyoming