Oscar Rennebohm Republican Walter J. Kohler Jr. Republican 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 were held on September 19, 1950.

Major party candidates Other candidates Thompson was the first Democrat since George W. Peck in 1890 to win Eau Claire County.