Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1959

Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1959

July 28, 1959

Nominee William F. Quinn John A. Burns Party Republican Democratic Running mate James Kealoha Mitsuyuki Kido Popular vote 86,213 82,074 Percentage 51.12% 48.66%

Elected Governor William F. Quinn Republican

Elections in Hawaii
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The 1959 Hawaii gubernatorial election was Hawaii's first gubernatorial election. The election was held on July 28, 1959; one month after Hawaiians had voted for statehood in accordance with the Hawaii Admission Act^[1][2] and one month before admission as the 50th state on August 21, 1959.^[3]

In the election, the Republican candidate, Territorial Governor William F. Quinn, defeated the Democratic candidate, Territorial Delegate John A. Burns. Quinn won only the island of Oahu while Burns carried all other islands.^[4]

General election

Results

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