1954 Oregon gubernatorial election

The 1954 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Republican incumbent Paul L. Patterson defeated Democratic nominee Joseph K. Carson to win the election.

1954 Oregon gubernatorial election
November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Paul L. Patterson Joseph K. Carson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 322,522 244,170
Percentage 56.9% 43.1%
County results:

Patterson:      50–60%      60–70%      70-80%

Carson:      50–60%
Governor before election

Douglas McKay
Republican

 Elected Governor

Paul L. Patterson
Republican

Election results
Oregon gubernatorial election, 1954[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul L. Patterson 322,522 56.91
Democratic Joseph K. Carson 244,170 43.09
Total votes 566,692 100
Republican hold

References
  1. "OR Governor Race - Nov 02, 1954". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 30, 2011.


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