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The 1958 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Governor Ernest McFarland decided not to run for reelection and instead unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater in attempt to return to the United States Senate.
Republican businessman Paul Fannin defeated Arizona Attorney General Robert Morrison in the general election, and was sworn into his first term as Governor on January 5, 1959, becoming Arizona's eleventh Governor.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- Robert Morrison, Attorney General of Arizona
- Dick Searles, real estate agent
- Marvin L. Burton
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Morrison | 77,931 | 50.36% | |
| Democratic | Dick Searles | 58,699 | 37.93% | |
| Democratic | Marvin L. Burton | 18,122 | 11.71% | |
| Total votes | 154,752 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- Paul Fannin, businessman
General election[edit]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Fannin | 160,136 | 55.13% | +14.68% | |
| Democratic | Robert Morrison | 130,329 | 44.87% | -14.68% | |
| Majority | 29,807 | 10.26% | |||
| Turnout | 290,465 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
