The 1958 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Democrat Abraham Ribicoff defeated Republican nominee Fred R. Zeller with 62.29% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Abraham Ribicoff, Democratic
  • Fred R. Zeller, Republican

Other candidates

  • Jasper McLevy, Socialist

Results

1958 Connecticut gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Abraham Ribicoff (incumbent) 607,012 62.29%
Republican Fred R. Zeller 360,644 37.01%
Socialist Jasper McLevy 6,853 0.70%
Total votes 974,509 100.00%
Democratic hold

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