1918 Oklahoma gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1918 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Year:1911
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1914 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1914
Next Election:1922 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
Next Year:1922
Election Date:November 5, 1918
Nominee1:James B. A. Robertson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:104,132
Percentage1:53.5%
Nominee2:Horace G. McKeever
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:82,865
Percentage2:42.6%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Robert L. Williams
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:James B. A. Robertson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1918 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918, and was a race for Governor of Oklahoma. Democrat James B. A. Robertson defeated Republican Horace G. McKeever. Also on the ballot was Patrick S. Nagle of the Socialist Party.[1]

Democratic primary

James B. A. Robertson, a former judge who had lost in the Democratic gubernatorial primary in 1914, defeated six other candidates to win the nomination, including future governor 'Alfalfa Bill' Murray.

Primary Results

Republican primary

In a race where all five candidates achieved significant vote percentages, Horace G. McKeever came out on top.

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1918-1920 results . Oklahoma State Election Board . 1, 6, 11.