1911 Mississippi gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1911 Mississippi gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Country:Mississippi
Flag Image:Flag of Mississippi (1894-1996).svg
Previous Year:1907
Previous Election:1907 Mississippi gubernatorial election
Next Election:1915 Mississippi gubernatorial election
Next Year:1915
Ongoing:no
Election Date:November 7, 1911
Nominee1:Earl L. Brewer
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:40,471
Percentage1:95.18%
Nominee2:Summer W. Rose
Party2:Socialist Party of America
Popular Vote2:2,049
Percentage2:4.82%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Edmond Noel
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Earl L. Brewer
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1911 Mississippi gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1911, in order to elect the Governor of Mississippi. Incumbent Democrat Edmond Noel was term-limited, and could not run for reelection to a second term.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary election was scheduled for August 1, 1911. However, on July 17, 1911, the State Democratic Executive Committee declared that Earl L. Brewer was unopposed and was declared the nominee.[1]

Results

General election

In the general election, Democratic candidate Earl L. Brewer, a district attorney and former state senator, easily defeated Socialist candidate Summer W. Rose.

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Biennial Report of the Secretary of State to the Legislature of Mississippi from October 1, 1909 to July 1, 1911 . J. W. Power, Secretary of State of Mississippi . Nashville, Tenn. . The Brandon Printing Co. . 1911 . 63 .