1950 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1950 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950.

Incumbent Republican Governor Oscar Rennebohm did not seek a third term.

Republican nominee Walter J. Kohler Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Carl W. Thompson with 53.21% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 19, 1950.

Candidates

 * Charles P. Greene, former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
 * Carl W. Thompson, Democratic candidate for Governor in 1948

Candidates

 * Walter J. Kohler Jr., businessman
 * Leonard Schmitt, lawyer

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Carl W. Thompson, Democratic
 * Walter J. Kohler Jr., Republican

Other candidates
 * Michael Essin, People's Progressive, candidate for Attorney General in 1948
 * William O. Hart, Socialist, candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 1948