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1964 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Election

Wisconsin · 2 candidates · See every 1964 Governor race

Who won the 1964 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Election?

Warren P. Knowles won the 1964 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Election. Warren P. Knowles received 856,779 popular votes (50.55%). The main challenger was John W. Reynolds (49.44%).

See the full head-to-head between Knowles and Reynolds

Knowles +1.1 pts · won by 18,878 votes
Warren P. KnowlesRepublicanWINNER50.55%
856,779 votes
John W. ReynoldsDemocratic49.44%
837,901 votes
Popular-vote totals for governor elections are compiled from official state results (via Wikipedia); Louisiana shows the decisive round of its jungle primary.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.