1914 Wisconsin gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1914 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1912 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1912
Next Election:1916 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Next Year:1916
Election Date:November 3, 1914
Nominee1:Emanuel Lorenz Philipp
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:140,835
Percentage1:43.26%
Nominee2:John C. Karel
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:119,567
Percentage2:36.73%
Nominee4:John J. Blaine
Party4:Progressive Party (United States, 1912)
Popular Vote4:32,543
Percentage4:10.00%
Nominee5:Oscar Ameringer
Party5:Socialist Party of America
Popular Vote5:25,940
Percentage5:7.97%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Francis E. McGovern
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Emanuel L. Philipp
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1914 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Primary elections were held on September 1, 1914.

Incumbent Republican Governor Francis E. McGovern retired to run for U.S. Senate.

Republican nominee Emanuel L. Philipp defeated Democratic nominee John C. Karel, Progressive nominee John J. Blaine and Socialist nominee Oscar Ameringer, with 43.26% of the vote.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Socialist primary

Nominee

Results

Prohibition primary

Nominee

Results

Other party nominations

General election

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission 125th Anniversary Report . May 21, 2014 . Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission.