1910 Oklahoma gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1910 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1907 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1907
Next Election:1914 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Next Year:1914
Election Date:November 8, 1910
Image1:File:Lee_Cruce.jpg
Nominee1:Lee Cruce
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:120,218
Percentage1:48.5%
Nominee2:J. W. McNeal
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:99,527
Percentage2:40.1%
Image3:3x4.svg
Nominee3:J. T. Cumbie
Party3:Socialist Party of America
Popular Vote3:24,707
Percentage3:9.9%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Charles N. Haskell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Lee Cruce
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1910 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1910, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat Lee Cruce defeated Republican J. W. McNeal. Also on the ballot were J. T. Cumbie of the Socialist Party and George E. Rouch of the Prohibition Party.[1]

Democratic state primary

Ardmore attorney and banker Lee Cruce defeated three other candidates to win the nomination, including future governor 'Alfalfa Bill' Murray.

Primary Results

Republican state primary

In a race where all four candidates achieved significant vote percentages, J. W. McNeal came out on top.

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: General Election - November 8, 1910 . 25 . May 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200725155307/https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/1907-1912_RESULTS.pdf . July 25, 2020 . dead.