1954 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1954 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954.

Incumbent Republican Governor Walter J. Kohler Jr. defeated Democratic nominee William Proxmire in a rematch of the 1952 election with 51.45% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1954.

Candidates

 * James Edward Doyle, former Chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party
 * William Proxmire, Democratic nominee for Governor in 1952

Candidates

 * Walter J. Kohler Jr., incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * William Proxmire, Democratic
 * Walter J. Kohler Jr., Republican
 * Arthur Wepfer, Socialist Labor