It is notable for the incumbent Governor, Earl Warren, being nominated by both the Republican and Democratic parties.

[1] Subsequently, Warren won re-election effectively unopposed, receiving more than 90% of the vote.

He was the first Governor of the state to win two elections since Hiram Johnson in 1914.

Incumbent Governor Earl Warren won 91.10% of the vote.

Despite being a Republican, Earl Warren won 51.93% of the vote and the Democratic nomination.