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Arizona gubernatorial election, 1958

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Arizona gubernatorial election, 1958

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.

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Republican businessman Paul Fannin defeated Arizona Attorney General Robert Morrison in the general election, and was sworn in to his first term as Governor on January 5, 1959, becoming Arizona's eleventh Governor.

Candidates

  • Robert Morrison, Attorney General of Arizona
  • Dick Searles, real estate agent
  • Marvin L. Burton

    • Candidates

  • Paul Fannin, businessman

    • References

    Arizona gubernatorial election, 1958 Wikipedia
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