The 1958 Connecticut lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican lieutenant-governor Charles W. Jewett chose not to seek re-election to a second term.
Democrat John N. Dempsey defeated Republican nominee Stephen J. Sweeney with 58.8% of the vote.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John N. Dempsey, mayor of Putnam, former state representative from Putnam, candidate for this seat in 1954, and executive aide to governor Abraham Ribicoff.
Withdrew Henry D. Altobello, mayor of Meriden.
General election
Candidates Democratic: John N. Dempsey, mayor of Putnam, former state representative from Putnam, and executive aide to governor Abraham Ribicoff. Republican: Stephen J. Sweeney, state Senator from the 14th district.
Results
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