1964 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
election
The 1964 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Republican Warren P. Knowles won the election with 50.55% of the vote, winning his first term as Governor of Wisconsin and narrowly defeating incumbent Democrat John W. Reynolds.
Primary election
The primary election was held on September 8, 1964.
Democratic party
Candidates
Dominic H. Frinzi
John W. Reynolds, incumbent governor
Results
Republican party
Candidates
Warren P. Knowles, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
Milo G. Knutson, Mayor of La Crosse
Results
General election
Candidates
Warren P. Knowles, Republican
John W. Reynolds, Democrat
Results
Results by county
After this election, Racine county would not vote for the losing candidate again until 2006.
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
Adams
Chippewa
Kewaunee
Langlade
Marathon
Pepin
Price
St.
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