For related races, see 1958 United States gubernatorial elections.
1958 Arkansas gubernatorial election
← 1956
November 4, 1958
1960 →
Turnout
15.02%
Nominee
Orval Faubus
George W. Johnson
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Republican
Popular vote
236,598
50,288
Percentage
82.47%
17.53%
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Orval Faubus
Democratic
Elected Governor
Orval Faubus
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The 1958 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Orval Faubus won election to a third term, defeating Republican nominee George W. Johnson with 82.47% of the vote. Faubus surged in popularity after denying the Little Rock Nine entrance to Central High School with the use of the Arkansas National Guard on September 4, 1957.
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